Administration and Business Operations Manager, CPaCE

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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.

Under the direction of the Dean, the Administration & Business Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative, finance, and IT functions of the College of Continuing and Professional Education. This role ensures that the operational needs of the College are met efficiently and effectively, including managing human resources, finance, information technology, facilities, and general administrative support. This position plays a critical role in streamlining processes, improving organizational effectiveness, and supporting the College’s mission to provide high-quality programs.

• →Financial Management and Budgeting
• →Human Resources Management
• →Information Technology
• →Facilities and Operations Management

CPaCE Administration

This is a regular, at-will position.

Administrator II

This position is a strategic and collaborative leader with extensive experience overseeing financial, human resources, information technology, and administrative operations within a complex organization. They possess strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, resource allocation, financial reporting, procurement, payroll, and contract management, with the ability to analyze data, ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and drive long-term fiscal sustainability while supporting informed decision-making and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is also a skilled human resources professional with experience in workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. They serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, effectively guiding managers through personnel matters while fostering an inclusive, compliant, and high-performing workplace. They are committed to employee development, engagement, and succession planning and are adept at implementing programs that support staff growth and organizational success.

In addition, the candidate provides strategic leadership in information technology, leveraging technology to enhance academic programs, student services, and business operations. They have experience leading digital transformation initiatives, overseeing IT infrastructure and enterprise systems, ensuring cybersecurity and data governance, and implementing technology solutions that improve efficiency, innovation, and data-informed decision-making.

Complementing these strengths, the ideal candidate demonstrates effective leadership in facilities and operations management, overseeing space planning, records management, vendor relations, emergency preparedness, and administrative processes. They are committed to maintaining safe, efficient, and well-managed operations while continuously identifying opportunities to improve services and support the College's mission and strategic goals.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in administrative management, including HR and financial management, preferably in a higher education setting

Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects (10 pounds or less).

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Advertised: Sep 02 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 01 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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