Communication Studies Department Coordinator

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Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

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 Department Specialist, coordinates an office of approximately  95 academic employees, which includes 23 tenured/tenure-track faculty 1 FERP, 40 Lecturers, 17 Teaching Associates, and 14 Graduate Assistants; ftes of 1,215.80  with three  BAs (1,084) majors and second majors, a minor (61) and an MA (23).  Serves as the primary resource for information regarding Department policy and practice for faculty, students, and staff providing continuity in policy and procedure; maintains Department budget and records; and particularly budget and travel.

• →Budget and fiscal records - Performs data entry of budget allocations and expenditures and maintains account balances with CMS.
• →Understand, disseminate, and implement procedures, policies, and practices
• →Departmental record-keeping, records processing, reports, and written material preparation
• →Arranging events and activities
• →Maintains all required department personnel file and records.

Communication Studies

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Administrative Support Coordinator II

This position is a highly organized and proactive administrative professional with demonstrated experience in budget and fiscal management, including maintaining financial records, monitoring account balances, processing expenditures, preparing budget projections, coordinating purchases, obtaining quotes, processing requisitions, and managing travel-related documentation. They possess a thorough understanding of departmental and university policies, procedures, and practices, ensuring consistent application while identifying opportunities for process improvements and recommending effective solutions that align with institutional guidelines.

The successful candidate serves as a central point of communication for students, faculty, administrators, and the public, providing exceptional customer service and accurate information regarding academic programs, university policies, procedures, forms, and petitions. They effectively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, assist with course scheduling and classroom resource planning, maintain scheduling databases, prepare and update departmental reports, and support the development and editing of departmental publications and catalog materials.

In addition, the ideal candidate demonstrates strong record-keeping and administrative skills, maintaining student, personnel, and departmental records; managing correspondence; preparing reports and written materials; coordinating textbook orders and course materials; tracking inventory; and supporting faculty with a variety of clerical and project-related needs. They assist with recruitment and personnel processes, ensure compliance with hiring requirements, and contribute to the planning and execution of departmental events and activities. With exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and the flexibility to support assistants, coordinators, chairs, faculty, and students on a wide range of projects and assignments, the ideal candidate plays a key role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the department.

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."

• Equivalent to five years of administrative support experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Academic department experience preferred

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.

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 29 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 13 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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