Manager, Advisory Services

Job no: 554926

Work type: Management (MPP)

Location: Chancellor's Office

Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Manager, Advisory Services
. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS);

and 15 paid holidays a year.

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $152,208 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on-site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Generous vacation plan
• 15 paid holidays a year
• Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members)
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Administrator III

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Manager, Advisory Services to be responsible for both conducting and managing advisory services reviews. The position plans, develops, and executes customized reviews in response to requests from university and systemwide management, ensuring projects are completed within budgeted hours and in conformance with departmental standards. The manager identifies solutions to business issues, improves operational efficiency and internal controls, and maintains effective relationships with university management.

The position stays current on business practices, consulting trends, and regulations affecting higher education and the CSU.

Advisory and Consulting Services

• Conducts and manages advisory reviews to evaluate management concerns related to internal controls, governance, risk management, or other operational areas of interest.
• Performs special reviews and consulting engagements at the request of the Vice Chancellor and Chief Audit Officer.
• Identifies areas of risk and advises management on appropriate control and risk mitigation strategies.
• Recommends opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen business processes, and improve internal controls.
• Documents business processes and procedures, identifying key control points and evaluating their adequacy and effectiveness.
• Conducts interviews, testing, and analysis to obtain, interpret, and evaluate evidence in support of conclusions regarding operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Prepares complete and accurate documentation of work performed in accordance with departmental workpaper and reporting standards.
• Develops and presents reports that summarize observations, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective action to management.
• Communicates findings through clear and concise oral and written presentations to management, ensuring recommendations are actionable and aligned with organizational goals.

Planning and Development

• Conducts preliminary surveys to collect information necessary for defining project objectives, scope, and services to be performed.
• Develops detailed project plans outlining objectives, agreed‑upon procedures, testing scope, background, key processes, advisory strategies, key contacts, timelines, and budgets.
• Prepares project review programs detailing procedures for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting information during project execution.

Supervision

• Supervises assigned staff to ensure professional standards are maintained in planning, execution, and documentation of advisory services projects.
• Provides guidance and feedback to staff to ensure project objectives and procedures are met.
• Reviews work papers for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and…