Campus Life Administrative & Financial Coordinator

Job no: 560574
Work type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU
- Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):

Sunday, August 23, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

The Campus Life Administrative & Financial Coordinator (Coordinator) is directly responsible to the Associate Vice President for Campus Life (AVPCL) within the broad guidelines and established procedures, policies, and regulations governing faculty, staff, and administrators. The Coordinator also provides administrative support to the Assistant Vice President for Campus Life/Sr. Director Student Organization and Leadership (AVPCL/SDSOL). The Coordinator will provide clerical and administrative support for all Campus Life units and coordinate reception operations for the sub-division.

The incumbent will assist with meeting and event coordination, providing excellent customer service, and data management.

Work involves a broad scope of duties to address and support complex and sometimes unprecedented administrative work in support of the AVPCL and their designees. The Coordinator participates in Campus Life meetings and is responsible for direct interaction with staff, students’ families, upper-level campus administrative and academic administrators, community members, private and government officials, as well as staff in the Chancellor’s Office.

As a part of these interactions, the incumbent may receive and disseminate confidential information that must be treated with a significant level of judgement and discretion. Furthermore, the incumbent works collaboratively with other members of Campus Life, Student Affairs, VPSA’s leadership, and staff throughout the division on multiple projects supporting university priorities and activities. External to the division, the incumbent will also interact with campus business partners in Procurement, Accounts Payable and Travel, Student Employment Office, etc.

This position requires knowledge of university programs for students and the ability to maintain and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of campus staff, students, and the general public. This position utilizes advanced skills to coordinate training, procurement, travel, database management, customer relations, prioritizing office workload, and systems support. The position requires an individual who is self-motivated, well organized, and displays good judgment.

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

At Sacramento State, Campus Life is at the center of the Hornet experience-where students live, learn, and lead. As a subdivision of Student Affairs, Campus Life is dedicated to creating a vibrant, supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and personally. For more information, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require a knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic.

The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.

These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.

• Experience supporting high-level administrative leaders and programs in clerical and administrative support functions.
• Experience providing a broad range of customer service.
• Experience scheduling, organizing, and planning events.
• Experience in appointment and meeting scheduling and travel planning, including some experience in workflow and/or project management.

• Ability to independently handle multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to independently interpret and apply policies and procedures, using…