Department Coordinator

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Major Duties

Under the general direction and guidance of the Executive Director, the Department Coordinator coordinates daily administrative operations, financial tracking, oversight of student employees, event logistics, and interdepartmental collaboration. The incumbent’s responsibilities include budget monitoring, calendar and facility coordination, front office support, marketing assistance, and comprehensive support for CEPD programs, workshops, employer engagement activities, and strategic initiatives.

• Provides full administrative coordination and financial/accounting tracking and office support for the operations, activities, and strategic initiatives of the Career Education and Professional Development Office in the Nazarian College of Business and Economics
• Provides budget administrative support by tracking and logging office expenditures of state operation expense, foundation accounts, Campus Quality Fee (CQF), and work study.
• Updates and maintains the office calendar, which includes class presentations, events, workshops, due dates and deadlines, and office coverage.
• Assist in onboarding, scheduling, training, and overseeing multiple student employees and work-study student hires.
• Communicates and collaborates with other CSUN Nazarian departments concerning CEPD-related assignments and class presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible administrative or technical office management experience in an administrative capacity, exercising independent judgment and leading the work of others.
• Equivalent to full-time college or university education/vocational school training in a business or job-related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
• Experience working in a university setting and familiarity with PeopleSoft and with Career Center Tools, including Handshake, VMock, and uConnect, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of administrative and financial support practices, including tracking and reconciling expenditures across multiple funding sources, processing purchase orders and requisitions, maintaining detailed budget logs, and ensuring accuracy in financial documentation. Ability to organize competing priorities while maintaining precision and compliance with institutional procedures.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to maintain complex calendars, arrange facilities and event logistics, submit service requests, and support the development and execution of programs and special projects. Ability to anticipate needs, ensure timely follow-through, and provide responsive support in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Knowledge of student employment processes, including onboarding, scheduling, timesheet review, and performance documentation. Ability to coordinate multiple student assistants simultaneously, track attendance, provide constructive input regarding job performance, and ensure accurate and timely payroll-related documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to serve as a professional first point of contact for students, faculty, employers, and guests. Ability to coordinate logistics such as parking, catering, and room reservations while maintaining an organized, welcoming, and service-oriented office environment.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: 1035 / Administrative Support Coordinator/ 2
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is $4367 per month. The salary range for this classification is: $4367 - $6362 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications received through March 20, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) 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.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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Advertised: Mar 06 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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