Department Coordinator

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Requirements

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.
Demonstrated knowledge of administrative operations, office practices, and customer service principles in a professional environment.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and responsiveness to competing priorities.
Skilled in identifying issues, evaluating options, and implementing effective solutions in a proactive and timely manner.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to serve as an effective resource for administrators, faculty, staff, students, and campus partners.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships, provide guidance and work direction to student assistants, and support efficient workflow through effective coordination, organization, and follow-through on assigned projects and activities.
Working knowledge of budgeting, financial recordkeeping, and expenditure tracking practices.
Ability to monitor financial activity, reconcile accounts, review transactions for accuracy, and maintain detailed records in accordance with university policies and procedures.
Skilled in interpreting financial information and identifying discrepancies to support sound fiscal operations.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate purchasing and administrative support activities using online procurement, travel, and financial systems.
Skilled in processing requisitions, verifying travel authorizations and expense reports, and maintaining compliance with established guidelines.
Ability to prioritize operational needs, provide responsive support to multiple stakeholders, and ensure timely completion of administrative transactions.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
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.
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent to full-time college or university education/vocational school training in business or job-related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative, financial, scheduling, personnel, and office support for the Department of the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics (DNCBE).
Coordinating department operations.
Assisting with faculty recruitment and personnel processes.
Supporting budget activities.
Maintaining records.
Assisting students and faculty.
Ensuring efficient office workflow.
Serves as a resource person for the Department Chair, faculty and students.
Implements office procedures and oversees office workflow.
Monitors department expenditures and reconciles department funds.
Helps prepare and update schedules of classes (SOC) for the Department every semester using SOLAR.
Assists Department Chair in faculty recruitment.
Performs other duties as assigned.