Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.Job/Department Summary:This position performs essential duties for the Sociology Department at Chico State, supporting (currently) approximately 550 students and 19 faculty. Working independently under general supervision, the position supports one of the largest and fastest-growing departments on campus, aiding in administering both its on-campus program and its state-supported online Distance Education program, the largest at Chico State.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) providing continuity and stability to the central department office; supporting both on-campus and distance education programs; tracking, processing, and projecting the budget; assistance with TT and lecturer hiring processes and contracts; processing travel; purchasing; supporting the chair with data and analyses; enrollment management and course scheduling; student hiring and payroll processing; supporting 3 major advisors and 3 student clubs, administrative support for faculty, department committees, and students; support for student recruitment efforts; event planning; and acting as primary point of contact with other campus offices, the public, and new students.Required Education and Experience:This position 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. These qualifications, and those listed above, would normally be obtained through completion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with four years of related office work experience.Preferences:Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: Bilingual.Planning and facilitating eventsDeveloping marketing materials for web design (flyers, brochures, invitations, newsletters)Working knowledge of academic schedule build processWorking knowledge of specific campus systemsPeopleSoft (HR, CS); CSU Buy, Adobe Sign, Astra, Insight, Data WarehouseTime Base:Full-timePay Plan:12/12Work Schedule:Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm. CSU Classification Salary Range:$44,172 - $72,408 per year. Benefits:This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf Additional Information:California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Procurement Card Holder, 2) Note this designation is applicable only if Procurement Card is issued.About Chico State:Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, "Today Decides Tomorrow," is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 02/27/24. Applications received after that date may be considered.)
