Executive Assistant to VPIT; Confidential Administrative Support II REPOSTED

Job/Department Summary

Under the general supervision of the Vice President for Information Technology (VP/CIO), the incumbent serves as the Executive Assistant and advisor to the VP/CIO, handling issues of complex, confidential, and sensitive nature.

The incumbent provides executive administrative, logistics, operational, and communications support to the Office of the VP/CIO, and works closely with IT directors, other vice presidents, associate vice presidents, the Office of the President, and the CSU Chancellor’s Office.

They also provide specialized coordination related to technology‑enabled initiatives, technical vendors supporting divisional and executive events, and systemwide CIO governance activities.

• Coordinate scheduling, communications, and logistics involving campus IT leadership, CSU systemwide CIO council groups, and external partners supporting projects and events connected to the Office of the CIO.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the VP/CIO with internal and external stakeholders, exercising independent judgment in resolving scheduling conflicts, coordinating complex activities, prioritizing competing demands, and ensuring executive readiness for meetings, briefings, and systemwide engagements.
• Interpret and apply complex operating policies and procedures, prepare executive materials and reports, and perform immediate problem solving in support of Information Technology leadership and institutional priorities.

Must possess the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree or professional training program and at least three (3) years of recent related experience in an office environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Thorough knowledge of university administration and a comprehensive understanding of the various divisions within a university.
• Experience in a technology service organization.
• Experience in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer‑oriented and service‑centered attitude.
• Experience in coordinating events/conferences and written communications.
• Working knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, employee‑employer relationships.

Full‑time

12/12

Mon‑Fri 8:00am‑5:00pm, Summer:
Mon‑Thurs 7:00am‑5:30pm

$56,244 – $134,676 per year.

This position qualifies for benefits including a tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a "designated position" under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700:
Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Designated Group Procurement Card Holder - Category
2)

Education Code 89521 Requirements:
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.