University Development Coordinator
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Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime compensation) Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,367 per month. Anticipated hire is at Step 1 of the classification salary range. CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,

Working Title: University Development Coordinator
Classification Title: Administrative Support Coordinator II
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Reporting to the Manager of Administration & Finance, this position provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Senior Associate Vice President for Development and the University Development Department.
The incumbent also supports the Directors of Development, Development Associates and their teams by coordinating travel arrangements in Concur, processing expense reports, preparing agendas and meeting materials, reconciling ProCard statements, facilitating purchases through the P2P Marketplace, and providing project support for Development initiatives.
Responsibilities encompass a broad range of administrative functions, including mail processing, records and file management, budget support, data collection, and the preparation of routine reports. The incumbent works independently under general direction to support the administrative operations of University Development and may assume coordination and lead work responsibilities as assigned.
This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while exercising sound judgment and discretion. The incumbent must interpret and apply policies and procedures effectively and address challenges through practical, thorough, and innovative problem-solving.
FLSA: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,367 per month. Anticipated hire is at Step 1 of the classification salary range.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,367 per month (Step 1) - $6,362 per month (Step 20)
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Salary Grade/Range: 2
Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)
Time Base: Full-Time
Pay Plan: 12 months
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work hours may vary depending on department needs.
Requirements
~3 min read- Experience providing clerical and administrative support functions.
- Expertise in using office software packages, technology and systems (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to serve as the key contract and expert for a highly complex program.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures independently, and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist.
- Ability to carry out a variety of professionally complete assignments, exercising sound judgement political skill, and discretion.
- Ability to troubleshoot most office administration problems and respond to all inquiries and request related to work area.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
- Self-motivated, confident, flexible, with high emotional intelligence and sensitivity to others; diplomatic and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Experience with administrative process analysis and project planning.
- Experience in setting goals, priorities and meeting established target dates.
- Experience independently researching and resolving problems.
- Exceptional communication skills in person, on telephone, via email or web chat; ability to maintain composure and professionalism.
- Ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, executives, external entities/agencies and the general public.
- Working knowledge of financial record-keeping and procedures.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple, simultaneous projects and strict deadlines while producing accurate, detail-oriented results.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Satisfactory completion of the background check process.
- Experience working at an institution of higher education.
- Knowledge of University system software (i.e., CHRS, P2P, Concur, Finance Data Warehouse, PeopleAdmin)
- Experience maintaining, monitoring, and reconciling budgets.
- Prior experience in an Advancement unit.
- Experience with planning events.
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.
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Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million.
Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and Black-Serving Institution (BSI). The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
“As California's capital university, Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing all students to lead, serve, and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution, an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Black Serving Institution, and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education.”
As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.
What We Offer
~1 min readPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu.
Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
Sacramento State, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on 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.
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.
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- September 10, 2026
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- September 10, 2026
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