Assistant Director, Logistical Services

At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community. We foster an environment of success for both students and employees, with a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a leader, you will thrive in a community where shared leadership principles guide our actions and decisions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Logistical Services, the Assistant Director provides management oversight for multiple logistics operations within Physical Plant Management (PPM), including Central Receiving, Distribution, Asset Management, and Postal Services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct inventory and distribution operations utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Supervise staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels to support operational needs.
• Direct Receiving and Postal Services operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of deliveries and distribution of mail and packages.
• Supervise, recruit, train, coach, counsel, and evaluate staff. Establish performance expectations, provide employees with current position descriptions, ensure timely completion of performance evaluations, and promote employee development, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist the Director in developing, administering, and monitoring departmental operating budgets; analyze expenditures; recommend resource allocations; and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost control.
• Lead and participate in departmental and campus-wide initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness, customer service, regulatory compliance, and organizational efficiency. Collaborate with campus departments and external stakeholders to support logistical services, implement process improvements, and address operational needs.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success aligned with the university's vision, values, and priorities. Establish an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team.
• Encourage a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university.
• Participate in developing initiatives that support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mindset.
• Strengthen employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a job-related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional/administrative experience, with two of the five years in a managerial role preferred.

Skills

• Logistics and Operational Management: Ability to plan, organize, and direct multiple logistical functions while maintaining efficient and reliable service delivery.
• People Leadership and Staff Development: Skill in supervising, coaching, evaluating, developing, and holding employees accountable for performance.
• Inventory and Asset Management: Ability to maintain inventory accuracy, strengthen internal controls, safeguard University assets, and support responsible stewardship of state property.
• Budget and Resource Management: Ability to analyze expenditures, support budget administration, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities for cost control.
• Regulatory Compliance and Policy Implementation: Ability to apply University policies, applicable regulations, employment requirements, and operational procedures consistently.
• Collaboration, Communication, and Continuous Improvement: Ability to partner effectively with campus departments, vendors, carriers, and other stakeholders while identifying and implementing operational improvements.
• Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision by fostering an ethical, inclusive, and collegial work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented, and communicative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $100,000 - $106,164 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

General Information

• This position is designated as a sensitive position by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'limited reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate must file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• 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.
• Applicants may be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative or judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years, if they reach the final stages of the application process.