Executive Assistant to the VPBFA & Coordinator for Strategic Initiatives

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible secretarial and administrative work experience for a high-level administrator; or a combination of a master’s degree with two years of experience in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Excellent writing skills and thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Advanced and comprehensive knowledge of administrative office procedures, including a general understanding of public meeting guidelines. Requires a professional telephone manner and appearance and excellent customer service skills to assist and direct students, staff, faculty and visitors. Familiarity with computers and office equipment, knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and the ability to perform mail merges and create and maintain spreadsheets.

Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision. Ability to produce accurate and quality work. Possess good work habits, organizational skills, and demonstrate keen attention to detail. Adaptable, forward thinking, with strong numerical and analytical skills. Ability to work with diverse student populations, as well as faculty and staff. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines. Ability to take initiative, think critically and use sound judgment in completing tasks. Able to interpret and apply a variety of complex policies and procedures. Able to use effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills with foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. Must be trustworthy and reliable in the handling of confidential materials and information.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘Campus Security Authority (CSA)’ to report crimes for the federally mandated Clery Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 revised March 24, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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.

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.

Please note:  California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Hiring Salary: $7,084 - $7,667 per month

Advertised: Sep 02 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 16 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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