Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I)

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $4,047 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,047 - $5,896 per month.

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. Summary of benefit information can be found.

Under general supervision, the Purchasing Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for purchase order and invoice processing, customer service functions, and general office coordination. The incumbent independently performs a full range of clerical and administrative support duties requiring knowledge of university procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple workflows in a high-volume environment.

• Knowledge of:
  • Standard office methods, procedures, and practices, including principles of customer service.
  • English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
  • Understanding, interpreting, and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas, and instructions.
  • Purchasing practices and procedures.
  • Office systems and ability to use a broad range of technology and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps).
• Skill/Ability to:
  • Interpret and apply policies and procedures and use judgment and discretion when precedents do not exist.
  • Review invoicing and work order data to make accurate determinations.
  • Clearly communicate orally, in writing and in presenting standard information.
  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively with faculty, students and staff from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Perform standard arithmetic functions of a transactional nature, including tracking and comparing data.
  • Create and maintain program files and records and provide data for review in developing and implementing strategies and activities.
  • Handle complex projects utilizing organizational skills to independently plan, prioritize, and coordinate and support a team-based work environment.
  • Draft and compose documents, reports and correspondence.
  • Serve as a resource to staff and the community in responding to inquiries and providing detailed information.
  • Apply independent judgment, discretion and initiative to troubleshoot office administration problems and develop practical, thorough and creative solutions when responding to inquiries and requests related to programs.
  • Deal appropriately with confidential information and exercise good judgment on sensitive matters.
  • Promote a positive and service oriented collegial work environment and serve as a resource to students, faculty, staff and the community in responding to inquiries and providing detailed information.

• Equivalent to the completion of a high school program or technical/vocational program.
• Three years of progressively responsible general office administrative experience.

• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience working with a CMMS.

Fresno State Facilities Management is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment that supports the operational needs of our campus community.

Applications received by June 21, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status.

Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccination recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University,…