What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant to the Dean - Open to Current CSULB Employees Only position at California State University, Long Beach?
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Dean, the Executive Assistant provides office support to the Dean's Office and serves as the first point of contact for the COTA's visitors, administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Performs complex and sensitive assignments requiring initiative, confidentiality, independent judgment and knowledge of campus policies and procedures. Assignments require handling of multiple work priorities: must organize and prioritize a variety of projects and tasks in an effective and timely manner and meet critical deadlines. Maintain attention to detail and accuracy in all duties. Be accountable for results, as well as for processes and document submissions.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, enabling them to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, from campus executives to students. They are also highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, which supports their ability to manage tasks efficiently, present information clearly, and collaborate seamlessly across various levels of the organization.
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."
Education And Experience
Five (5) years of administrative support experience, or equivalent, preferred.
Physical Summary
COTA Administration
Classification
Administrative Support Coordinator II
Effective 10/1/2025, a new salary step structure and job classifications will be implemented under the CSU-CSUEU Agreement. Job duties will remain unchanged; however, this position may be assigned to a new classification with an updated salary range. Employees will be notified of any changes. For more information, please visit the CSUEU FAQ on Job Classifications and Steps Implementation .
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $4,058- $4,821 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,058 - $6,653 per month.
Time Base
1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment
This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
Benefits
Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.
Application Procedures
Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY
It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Additional Information
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Under the supervision of the Dean, the Executive Assistant provides office support to the Dean's Office and serves as the first point of contact for the COTA's visitors, administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Performs complex and sensitive assignments requiring initiative, confidentiality, independent judgment and knowledge of campus policies and procedures. Assignments require handling of multiple work priorities: must organize and prioritize a variety of projects and tasks in an effective and timely manner and meet critical deadlines. Maintain attention to detail and accuracy in all duties. Be accountable for results, as well as for processes and document submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides administrative support to the Dean - Provides administrative support to the Dean by preparing, distributing, and maintaining correspondence, reports, proposals and files. Responsible for maintaining the Dean's calendars, making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings and screening calls. Distributes and follows-up on university, college and departmental projects and proposals to ensure timely submissions, in coordination with the Faculty and Student Support Coordinator.
- Supports general operations of the Dean's Office - Responsible for greeting visitors and answering the general Dean's Office phone extension; assists in the selection of, training, and supervision of Dean's Office student assistants. Responsible for updating the COTA Dean's Office calendar with important deadlines and office absences. Prepares copier supply orders, work order forms and quarterly usage reports.
- Maintains and coordinates RTP processes and tenure-track searches - Maintains and coordinates RTP processes and tenure-track searches, ensuring that all paperwork/documents are completed on time and according to policy. Assists in preparing correspondence and confidential documents, such as recommendations for faculty retention, tenure and promotion, and sabbatical leaves, visiting artist/faculty and other sensitive personnel documents.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, enabling them to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, from campus executives to students. They are also highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, which supports their ability to manage tasks efficiently, present information clearly, and collaborate seamlessly across various levels of the organization.
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."
Education And Experience
Five (5) years of administrative support experience, or equivalent, preferred.
Physical Summary
- Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
COTA Administration
Classification
Administrative Support Coordinator II
Effective 10/1/2025, a new salary step structure and job classifications will be implemented under the CSU-CSUEU Agreement. Job duties will remain unchanged; however, this position may be assigned to a new classification with an updated salary range. Employees will be notified of any changes. For more information, please visit the CSUEU FAQ on Job Classifications and Steps Implementation .
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $4,058- $4,821 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,058 - $6,653 per month.
Time Base
1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.
Duration of Appointment
This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
Benefits
Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.
Application Procedures
Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY
It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Additional Information
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Salary : $4,058 - $6,653
