Executive Director of Campus Operations - Administration and Finance

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director of Campus Operations serves as the primary coordinator for administrative and operational functions at Cal Poly Solano by ensuring strong alignment with Cal Poly systems, resources, and leadership. Under the direction of the Senior Vice President for Administration & Finance (SVP), reporting to the AVP of Divisional Operations, and coordination with the VP/CEO of the Cal Poly Solano campus, this position supports coordinated service delivery and process integration across all Administration & Finance units. The incumbent fosters collaboration between divisional leaders at both campuses, ensuring that campus operations meet shared goals and CSU standards. This position is located in Vallejo, California, at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in operations, administration, or project management.
Demonstrated experience working with executive-level leadership including managing complex, multi-unit administrative and operational environments.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders to translate campus needs into coordinated strategic action.
Strong financial, capital planning, and risk management acumen, including oversight of budgets and infrastructure investments.
Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad administrative impact and implications.
Ability to analyze problems and address them proactively.
Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Nice To Haves

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary coordinator for administrative and operational functions at Cal Poly Solano.
Ensures strong alignment with Cal Poly systems, resources, and leadership.
Supports coordinated service delivery and process integration across all Administration & Finance units.
Fosters collaboration between divisional leaders at both campuses, ensuring that campus operations meet shared goals and CSU standards.