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Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
California State University, Fullerton | Associated Students, Inc. (ASI)
$160,000–$180,000 comprehensive benefits
Status: A full-time onsite position
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a dynamic, student-governed auxiliary organization within the California State University (CSU) system. ASI plays a central role in shaping the student experience—delivering programs, services, campus facilities, and leadership opportunities that impact both daily campus life and long-term student success.
The organization operates a broad and expanding portfolio, including student programming, campus facilities, and a growing investment in wellness and student support services. ASI employs more than 400 individuals, including professional staff and a large, highly dynamic student workforce. This dual workforce model is core to its mission.
Operating within a regulated, multi-stakeholder CSU environment, ASI is at a critical inflection point, investing in its future and evolving its approach to people, leadership, and organizational effectiveness.
The Opportunity
ASI is seeking a strategic and operationally savvy Chief Human Resources Officer to lead the organization through its next phase of growth. This enterprise-level role will elevate HR into a fully integrated strategic partner.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President/Executive Director and serving on the executive leadership team, the CHRO will act as a trusted advisor, culture steward, and change leader, bringing clarity, structure, and forward-looking thinking to how ASI develops and manages its workforce and supports a healthy, productive environment.
Why This Role
- Shape and build a modern HR function
- Influence strategy at the executive and Board level
- Lead through a period of meaningful growth and transformation
- Make a lasting impact on employees and the student community
Key Mandate
- Define and execute an enterprise-wide people strategy aligned to growth
- Build and scale a modern HR operating model, systems, and infrastructure
- Embed HR into workforce planning and organizational decision-making
- Strengthen leadership capability and manager effectiveness
- Standardize core HR practices (onboarding, performance, employee relations)
- Lead workforce strategy across professional staff and student employees
- Advance HR analytics and data-driven insights
Responsibilities
- Advise executive leadership and Board stakeholders on workforce strategy, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and professional development, and organizational health
- Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives
- Oversee HR operations, compliance, policy governance, and employee relations
- Champion an inclusive, accountable, and development-focused culture
- Build and lead a high-performing HR team and scalable service model
The Ideal Candidate
- 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including executive-level roles
- Demonstrated success building or transforming HR functions
- Experience operating in complex, multi-stakeholder or regulated environments
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategy and execution
- Proven ability to influence senior leadership and lead through change
This position requires full-time, on-site commitment.
ASI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workplace.
We consider all qualified applicants and provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
For confidential consideration or referrals:
Jill Krumholz – jill@talentmgmtsol.com
Cindy Pallman David – cindypallmandavid@talentmgmtsol.com