Department Coordinator

California State University, Northridge; California; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) seeks a Department Coordinator to support the Department of Communication Studies. The role involves coordinating the SOC in SOLAR, preparing enrollment reports, and offering administrative support to leadership and staff.

Strong data analysis and scheduling skills are essential. The position is full-time, hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), with a substantive focus on scheduling, enrollment analytics, and cross‑department coordination.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of academic scheduling and enrollment management.
• Ability to analyze enrollment and scheduling data and communicate recommendations.
• Experience with university systems such as SOC, APDB, and CSUN Box.
• Strong organizational and records management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation, and audit of the Schedule of Classes and final exams.
• Analyze historical enrollment and course-demand data to identify trends.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and manage permission numbers for classes.
• Support student success initiatives and calendar management.
• Provide administrative support to the Chair, Advisor, and Analyst.

Skills

Data analysis

Scheduling knowledge

Communication

Record keeping

Tools

SOC system

APDB

CSUN Box

Job description

• Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services 1

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Administrative 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

• Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled) 1

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under the general supervision of the Department Chair, the Department Coordinator supports the basic functions and administrative work of the Department of Communication Studies, including but not limited to coordinating the development, implementation, and maintenance of the SOC in SOLAR in accordance with academic and scheduling decisions established by the Department Chair in coordination with the College SOC & Facilities Lead Analyst. The incumbent is responsible for providing SOC analysis and administrative support to the Department Chair, maintaining entitlement SOC information, preparing and analyzing course enrollment reports, SOC data analysis, identifying scheduling and enrollment issues and providing recommendations, and general support of the Chair, Academic Advisor, and Department Analyst as needed and directed.

• Coordinate the development, implementation, maintenance, and audit of the department Schedule of Classes and final exams schedule.
• Compile and analyze historical enrollment, course-demand, scheduling, and other relevant data to identify enrollment trends.
• Troubleshoots and resolves student scheduling conflicts in addition to maintaining/issuing permission numbers for classes.
• Coordinates with department analyst to provide administrative and logistical support for student success initiatives such as Community Academic Pathways for Student Success (CAPSS), Matador Speech and Debate Team, Performance Ensemble and Communication for Youth Institute (CYI) and the campus-wide Civil Discourse & Social Change Initiative (CDSC).
• Maintains the department calendar and schedules appointments.
• Equivalent to five (5) years of full‑time, progressively responsible administrative or technical office management experience in an administrative capacity exercising independent judgment and leading the work of others.
• Equivalent to full‑time college or university education/vocational school training in business or job‑related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of academic scheduling, enrollment management, faculty utilization reporting, course‑demand analysis, lecturer appointment processes, student evaluation procedures, and university systems such as SOC, APDB, and CSUN Box.
• Ability to analyze enrollment and scheduling data; coordinate information among faculty, department leadership, college personnel, and bookstore representatives; resolve student scheduling issues; maintain accurate records and waitlists; communicate recommendations; and process scheduling, enrollment, lecturer appointment, and textbook‑ordering activities accurately and timely.
• Knowledge of department office operations, customer service practices, records management, calendar coordination, university procurement procedures, chargeback processing, parking services, payroll warrant distribution, and electronic file systems such as CSUN Box.
• Ability to communicate professionally with visitors, faculty, staff, and students; prepare correspondence and reports; coordinate meetings and appointments; maintain accurate records and inventories; respond to inquiries; process administrative transactions; and provide timely referrals and support.
• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $4367 – $4543 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4367 - $6362 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one‑year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs

General Information

• This job opening has been re‑posted and will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H‑1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.
• CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818‑677‑2101.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818‑677‑2101.

Advertised: Oct 29, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 06, 2026 (11:55 PM) Pacific Standard Time