Assistant Director, Stewardship

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work‑life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year‑round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

This role coordinates and implements donor experiences through events, communications, and campus engagement activities that highlight the impact of philanthropy and strengthen long‑term relationships with the university. In addition, partners across campus to plan, organize, and execute stewardship initiatives, ensuring projects run smoothly, communications are timely, and donors remain informed, connected, and inspired.

• Lead, coordinate, and implement the Comprehensive Stewardship Plan, including event programming, social engagement activities, and board‑related stewardship efforts.
• Responsible for coordinating stewardship communications to support collaboration across internal and external partners.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables for department related projects.

Planned Giving & Stewardship

1.0 time‑base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Advancement Professional II

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range:
  The hiring range for this position is $5,274 (Step
  1) – $6,303 (Step 10) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range:
  The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,274 (Step
  1) – $7,684 (Step 20) per month.

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well‑being.

• Paid Time Off:
  Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits:
  Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits:
  Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

The ideal candidate has the ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, including events, communications, and program activities, ensuring timely and effective execution. They demonstrate strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the capacity to develop timelines, track progress, and manage deliverables efficiently. With effective written and verbal communication…