Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (EA III)
About The Position
The Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (VPSAEM) serves as a strategic partner and senior administrative leader within a large, complex, and highly visible division at California State University, Fresno. This position provides advanced-level executive, operational, and project management support, ensuring the effective coordination of divisional priorities aligned with institutional goals related to enrollment, student success, retention, and graduation. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, judgment, and discretion, the incumbent supports the Vice President with administrative and operational details, while simultaneously contributing to strategic planning, policy development, and execution of key initiatives. The role serves as a central liaison between the VPSAEM, campus leadership, CSU Chancellor’s Office, external partners, and the community. In addition, this position plays a critical role in: Driving strategic communications and messaging Coordinating high-impact projects and initiatives Ensuring compliance with CSU policies and executive directives Optimizing workflow, decision-making, and executive effectiveness
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-level executive operations and strategic initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and develop recommendations
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level writing and presentations
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and build collaborative relationships
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in related field and four years of relevant experience.
- Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a strategic partner and senior administrative leader within a large, complex, and highly visible division.
- Provides advanced-level executive, operational, and project management support.
- Ensures effective coordination of divisional priorities aligned with institutional goals related to enrollment, student success, retention, and graduation.
- Supports the Vice President with administrative and operational details.
- Contributes to strategic planning, policy development, and execution of key initiatives.
- Serves as a central liaison between the VPSAEM, campus leadership, CSU Chancellor’s Office, external partners, and the community.
- Drives strategic communications and messaging.
- Coordinates high-impact projects and initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with CSU policies and executive directives.
- Optimizes workflow, decision-making, and executive effectiveness.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision plans
- membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- sick and vacation time
- 15 paid holidays a year
- fee waiver education program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
