Arts Administrative Support Assistant II

Job no: 562660
Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

Arts Administrative Support Assistant II

562660

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,565 - $ 4,114 per month)

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

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education.

Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

The College of the Arts within the Division of Academic Affairs is distinguished by its fully accredited department of Visual Arts. Fine arts, new media, and design programs provide quality learning to 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students within state-of-the-art studios, classrooms, computer and design labs, and galleries. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Arts Administrative Support Assistant II.

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.

The Arts Administrative Support Assistant II provides direct clerical and administrative support for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty, department operations, academic program needs, student assistants, tours and special events, health and safety needs, degree advisement documents, and catalog and accreditation data. Interacts with administrators, staff, faculty, students, and off-campus personnel to ensure high-quality customer service. Problem solves with office staff, graduate assistants, and student assistants.

Provides receptionist and other department support. The Arts Administrative Support Assistant provides front-office and general clerical support for all students, staff, faculty, and community visitors. Assesses student needs and offers creative and accurate solutions. Assists with the logistics of meetings and events. Under general supervision, provides students help with faculty office hours, advising appointments, Outlook/Google calendars, routine scheduling, scheduling models for classes, guest speakers, and student club events;

and assists with directing work to the department community and student assistants. Communicates regularly with Art Office staff and Department Chair. Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or the equivalent. General working knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of office methods, procedures, practices, and equipment. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling with demonstrated competence in effectively presenting standard information in writing. Ability to learn, interpret independently, apply, and identify deviations from a variety of complex policies and procedures. Ability to apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to address problems and develop practical, thorough and, at times, creative solutions.

Ability to perform arithmetic functions of a transactional nature, including tracking and comparing data. Ability to work on the front line, with a variety of campus and community individuals requiring active problem solving and effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrated competence in understanding, interpreting, and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas, and instructions. Basic typing and keyboarding skills.

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…