Presidential Aide

California State University; Chico (CA); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 119.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

tuition fee waiver

Descripción de la vacante

California State University, Chico is seeking a Presidential Aide to provide high-level confidential executive support to the President. The role manages the President’s time, schedule, travel, meeting preparation, and correspondence, aligning with university priorities.

The position requires five years of progressively responsible support roles or an education/experience combination, with additional duties coordinating communications and presidential initiatives within the Office of the

Formación

• Five years of progressively responsible work experience as a secretary, executive secretary, or staff assistant.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-level, confidential executive support to the President and serve as a key operational resource within the Office of the President.
• Manage the President's calendar, travel, meetings, and correspondence with discretion and sound judgment.
• Coordinate presidential priorities, track reporting requirements, and support communications with the CSU Chancellor’s Office and other entities.

Descripción del empleo

Job no: 563167
Work type: Staff
Location: Chico
Categories: Confidential, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Under the general direction of the President and Chief of Staff, and with the Chief of Staff serving as the position’s supervisor, the Presidential Aide provides high-level, confidential executive support to the President and serves as a key operational resource within the Office of the President. The position is responsible for the strategic management of the President’s time, schedule, travel, meeting preparation, correspondence, and information flow, while also supporting the coordination and execution of presidential priorities and institutional responsibilities.

The Presidential Aide serves as the primary coordinator and gatekeeper of the President’s calendar, exercising sound judgment and discretion in evaluating requests, establishing priorities, anticipating needs, resolving competing demands, and ensuring the President’s time is aligned with University priorities. The position coordinates all aspects of presidential travel and ensures the President is appropriately prepared for meetings, events, engagements, and other commitments.

Beyond day-to-day executive support, the Presidential Aide works closely with the Chief of Staff to coordinate high-level correspondence and communications; coordinate and track requests and reporting requirements from the California State University Chancellor’s Office and other entities; and support presidential initiatives, special projects, and institutional priorities.

The Presidential Aide operates with a high degree of discretion and independence in carrying out assigned responsibilities and routinely handles sensitive and confidential matters. Success in the role requires exceptional organization and executive support skills; strong written and interpersonal communication; sound judgment; initiative and adaptability; and the ability to develop and maintain a sophisticated understanding of the President’s priorities, the University’s organizational structure and operations, and the broader environment in which the University operates.

Required Education and Experience:

Five years of progressively responsible work experience as a secretary, executive secretary, or staff assistant which has demonstrated the knowledge and abilities listed above;
OR
A combination of education and experience which demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Significant experience directly supporting a president, chief executive, vice president, cabinet-level administrator, elected official, or similarly senior organizational leader.
• Experience working in higher education, government, public service, or another large and complex organization with multiple internal and external constituencies.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

CSU Classification Salary Range: $46,164 - $119,136 per year.

Benefits:

• tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

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.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, may require that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, \"Today Decides Tomorrow\", is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, theMechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555 . It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report .

Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 11/11/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)

Advertised: Oct 28 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: