Associate Director (TUC – College of Business & Economics)

The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life.

A doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.B.A., or equivalent) or a terminal degree in law (J.D., LL.M., J.S.D., or S.J.D.) in management, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, economics, education, public policy, law, or a related field. Candidates who are ABD (all but dissertation) or awaiting degree conferral may begin the appointment before conferral, provided their degree is conferred and certification of conferral (diploma or official transcript) is submitted no later than August 2027.

For these candidates, continued appointments are contingent upon meeting this deadline. Demonstrated ability to produce rigorous written work and to draft, edit, and proofread professional documents with a high degree of accuracy. Experience organizing records and managing deadlines across multiple projects. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, and a commitment to serving a diverse student population.

Preferred: A research agenda related to fintech, fintech policy and financial regulation, AI policy and governance, law and AI, AI in education or organizations, entrepreneurship, or workforce and economic mobility — candidates whose work sits at the intersection of fintech and law, AI and law, fintech policy, or AI policy are especially welcome. Experience with policy work, such as writing policy briefs, regulatory comments, or white papers, or engaging with regulators, legislators, or public agencies. Teaching or mentoring experience with undergraduates. Experience planning and hosting events, and in outreach to industry, government, or community partners. Experience in student recruitment, advising, or program coordination in a university setting. Experience supporting a federally funded grant, including documentation and reporting. Experience drafting grant proposals or comparable funder-facing narratives. Experience managing organizational social media and websites. Training or experience in a role requiring precise document preparation, records management, deadline tracking, and compliance review, such as a legal, compliance, contracts, or regulatory setting. Experience with design tools (Canva, Adobe), a web content management system, and campus systems such as Qualtrics, Canvas, or PeopleSoft. Experience hiring or supervising student employees. Recent doctoral and law graduates are encouraged to apply; the position is well suited to an early-career scholar. Advanced familiarity with AI tools and their application to research, writing, data analysis, and content creation.

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PASS A THOROUGH DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.

Application Screening begins November 13, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.  

To be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted before the date listed above.

Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below:

http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/

The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.

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