Administrative Assistant (Confidential Office Support I)

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Confidential Office Support I) to support the President's Office in a dynamic university setting.

The role requires diplomacy, proactive communication, and reliability. A high school diploma or equivalent plus one year of office experience is needed; strong English, basic typing, and ability to train others are valued. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with a salary of $3,516–$4,000 per month and a background check.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent and at least one year of general office experience.
• Fundamental written and oral communication skills, including basic English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and software, perform basic arithmetic, and type.
• Ability to provide work direction and train other employees; coordinate events and projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events and special projects as needed.
• Provide support to the President's Office with confidential tasks.
• Assist with office procedures, scheduling, and communications.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Typing

Basic arithmetic

Office procedures

Training others

Event coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Administrative Assistant (Confidential Office Support I)

Classificaiton: Confidential Office Support I

Department: Serving over 40,000 students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend college, California State University, Fullerton is one of the most transformative universities in the state. There is an opportunity to grow a career. The University is searching for a member of staff who is diplomatic, proactive and possesses excellent communication skills to join the President's Office as an Administrative Assistant (Confidential Office Support I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Sub-Division:

Salary Range: $3,516 - $4,000 per month

Appointment Type:

Time Base:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF:

Job Summary:

Essential Qualifications:

High School diploma or the equivalent and at least one year of general office experience. Possession of fundamental written and oral communication skills, including a basic foundation in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to understand basic office procedures, operate standard office equipment and software, and perform basic arithmetic. Possession of basic typing and keyboard skills. Ability to provide work direction, train, and provide guidance to other employees. Ability to make recommendations on employee staffing issues. Ability to coordinate events and special projects.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Working Conditions:

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Additional Information:

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

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.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 (9:00 PM)