Administrative Support Coordinator

Job no: 562177
Work type: Staff
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first‑generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

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Department Summary:

The Administrative Support Coordinator I (ASC I) works independently, under general supervision of the Department Chair to provide clerical and administrative support for the Department of Physics. The Department of Physics consists of a 5/8 time department chair, 7 full‑time faculty, 6 part‑time faculty, 2 instructional support technicians, and various student assistants. As the first point of contact for many in the department, the ASC works in conjunction with department chair to establish good working relationships with students, staff, faculty, alumni and donors.

The ASC provides direct and indirect administrative support to the chair, coordinates projects, performs research and analysis of information, independently interprets and applies policies and procedures, and resolves day‑to‑day operational problems, using judgment and discretion.

Required

Education and Experience:

This position requires fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. These qualifications, and those listed above, would normally be obtained through completion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with three years of related office work experience.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• One-year administrative support experience, working in an academic department.
• Experience coordinating, facilitating and scheduling.
• Experience working with budgets and monitoring funding.

Time Base:

Pay Plan:

CSU Classification Salary Range: $44,520 (Step
1) - $64,860 (Step 20) per year.

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

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.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, may require that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check,…