Vice President, Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence

Job Title

Vice President, Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence

Classification

Administrator IV

AutoReqId

551931

Department

Vice President of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence

Division

Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence

Salary Range

Classification Range $10,106 - $32,441 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $22,900 - $28,500 per month)

Appointment Type

At Will

Time Base

Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences-including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

About the Position:

The Vice President for Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence serves as a senior member of the President’s Cabinet and provides strategic vision and leadership for a comprehensive portfolio of human resources, equity, inclusion, and compliance functions. This role guides university-wide initiatives that foster a culture of excellence, belonging, accountability, and continuous improvement in service of student success and institutional effectiveness.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President oversees a broad range of departments and services, including:

• Academic HR Services

• Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers

• Civil Rights and Equity (Title IX and DHR)

• Compensation Services

• Inclusion and Equity Programs

• Labor and Employee Relations

• Office of Engagement and Belonging

• Payroll Services

• Risk Management

• Student Employment

• Talent Acquisition

• Total Wellness

The Vice President leads strategic planning and execution in support of workforce recruitment, retention, engagement, and development of faculty and staff, with a strong emphasis on inclusive excellence and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. Other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What does inclusive leadership mean to you.

• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.

• A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

A Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution is required. Candidates must have at least ten years of progressive leadership experience in human resources within higher education, government, or the private sector, preferably at a large, complex institution. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience navigating shared governance environments, including academic/faculty, staff, and student employment matters. Proven expertise in labor and employee relations is essential, including contract negotiations, grievance resolution, conflict management, and fostering constructive partnerships with unions and employee groups. Expert knowledge of federal and state HR compliance regulations is required, including collective bargaining, employment law, Title IX, Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation (DHR), ADA/EEO, FLSA, FMLA/CFRA, wage and hour laws, and related employment regulations. Familiarity with payroll systems and workforce administration is also necessary. The successful candidate will have a proven record of advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in support of student and employee success. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to lead diverse teams, build consensus, and collaborate across divisions. A track record of strategic planning, program development, and organizational transformation is required. Candidates should be proficient in leveraging a wide range of quantitative and qualitative data to inform policies and practices and must demonstrate a strong commitment to providing exceptional, responsive service to the campus community, grounded in personal accountability and inclusive excellence.

Background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Advertised: Sep 25 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 09 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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• Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton

• 657-278-2200

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