Executive Director of Division Budget & Operations (Administrator II) - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

About the University

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who embrace values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. The University acknowledges that Chico State stands on lands originally occupied by the Mechoopda people and recognizes their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land.

About the Role

Under general direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Executive Director of Division Budget and Operations advises, guides, and supports the Division of Student Affairs at the executive level with strategic financial and operational planning, proactive personnel management, and the setting and management of goals and objectives for the division.

The Executive Director serves as the principal budget and personnel officer for the Division of Student Affairs, encompassing $85 million in state, student-fee, and self-support funds. The incumbent makes recommendations to the Vice President, Associate Vice Presidents, and unit Directors regarding critical operational and administrative issues throughout the division. The role supports the Vice President with development and implementation of the division strategic plan, division and unit annual reports, assessment of division programs and services, and represents Student Affairs on campus and system-wide committees.

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide the Division of Student Affairs on strategic financial and operational planning.
• Serve as the principal budget and personnel officer for the division, managing $85 million in state, student-fee, and self-support funds.
• Make recommendations on critical operational and administrative issues to the Vice President, Associate Vice Presidents, and unit Directors.
• Support the Vice President in developing and implementing the division strategic plan, annual reports, and assessment of programs and services.
• Represent Student Affairs on campus and system-wide committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five or more years of direct experience with budget development and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Higher Education, or Public Administration from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent work experience (demonstrated by 10 or more years of experience).
• Experience in higher education budget development, implementation, and oversight.
• Experience using PeopleSoft Common Management Systems (CMS) and Common Financials System (CFS).
• Bilingual abilities.
• In-depth expertise and knowledge of university fiscal policy, processes, procedures, and regulations within the CSU system.

Schedule

Full-time, 12-month position.

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Summer: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM.

Pay

Anticipated salary not to exceed $95,000 per year. Salary is commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.

Benefits

• Eligibility for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• Sick leave, vacation, and health insurance.
• For more information, visit CSU Employee Benefits Summary.

Additional Information

Applicants will 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, but 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 sign a release form authorizing the release of information by their current and/or former employers concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment.

This position is considered sensitive and requires the incumbent to be responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data (confidential information protected by statutes, regulations, or legal mandates).

The incumbent is a “Limited Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083.

This is a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) designated managerial position under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) of the California State University. Individuals appointed to management positions serve at the pleasure of the President or designee, are excluded from the collective bargaining process, and do not receive tenure or permanent status.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.