Desert Studies Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I

Desert Studies Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I)

Classificaiton:
Administrative Support Coordinator I

Department:
The California Desert Studies Consortium was established in 1974 as an academic collaboration among seven California State University campuses. The mission of the Consortium is to encourage the understanding of, and appreciation for, the California deserts by developing student academic skills and public awareness through a desert studies program which includes instruction, research, and special programs. This position is essential to the operation of the Desert Studies center, including the field station at Zzyzx, California.

We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Desert Studies Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Sub-Division:

Salary Range: $4,047 - $4,510 per month

Appointment Type:

Time Base:

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF:

Job Summary:

Essential

Qualifications:

High School diploma or the equivalent and two years of experience in general office, clerical or administrative support work or the equivalent. Training at a vocational school or full-time college education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis. Thorough, detailed knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Thorough knowledge of office systems with the ability to use a range of technology, systems, and software packages. Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects. Ability to apply a variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. Ability to perform standard business math including calculating ratios and percentages, tracking financial data, and making simple projections.

Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports. Ability to handle effectively a broad range of interpersonal contacts including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years' relevant experience working in higher education (preferably in the sciences) or related field or office. Experience with reservations management or other hospitality services. Experience with Completely Fair Scheduler (CFS) scheduling and financial reporting systems. Interest in nature and/or desert systems.

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Working Conditions:

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Requires occasional visits to the Desert Studies Center in Zzyzx and other CSU campuses for meetings, workshops, or conference.

Additional Information:

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the  prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

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