Director, Business Operations

The Beach•Long Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field plus 5 years of progressively increasing experience of administrative, payroll, and fiscal support required.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience desired.

Responsibilities

Responsible for management of Division of Information Technology (DoIT) fiscal operations including budget and forecasting for the Division Office, Telecommunications, Network Services, and Enterprise Operations.
Provide fiscal oversight and operational controls to ensure compliance with campus accounting policies and procedures.
Responsible for management of the Human Resources, Personnel, and Payroll functions within the Division of Information Technology.
Provide departmental HR oversight and operational controls to ensure compliance with Staff Human Resources, Personnel, and Payroll policies and procedures.
Provide leadership and management of the daily operations of ITS Front Office including managing and directing Front Office Staff.
Provide leadership in promoting departmental employee safety including identifying potential hazards, cart driver safety and adherence to SUAM and University Policy regarding cart maintenance and driving regulations.
Prepare and monitor departmental Worker’s Compensation Claims following University Policy.
Communicate clearly and effectively, with technical and non-technical individuals within a culturally diverse campus environment.
Maintain a professional demeanor.
Maintain IT professional standards of anonymity for data that resides on campus servers and computer systems.
Maintain confidentiality of all information.
Attend and participate in departmental and team meetings.

Benefits

Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service)
14 paid holidays
12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual
A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Wellness programs
professional development opportunities
insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.