Strategic Leader, Business Ops & Support Services

California State University, Chico; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 118,104 - 122,604; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Monterey Bay seeks an Associate Director of Business Operations and Support Services to provide strategic leadership for budget, financial planning, and administrative services within Facilities Management. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensure fiscal stewardship, and coordinate with Human Resources and Budget Office on personnel and financial decisions.

The role emphasizes process improvement, policy development, and effective reporting while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting, business, finance, or related field.
• Five years of progressive budget, fiscal planning, and financial analysis experience.
• Experience overseeing large operating and capital budgets with compliance.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for budget development, forecasting, and financial management.
• Collaborate on policies, contracts, and administrative matters across Facilities Management.
• Represent the department in campus initiatives and coordinate with HR and Budget Office.
• Oversee Work Control, administrative services, and reporting to ensure efficiency.
• Lead data analysis, dashboards, and performance metrics to guide decisions.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or closely related field

Tools

Oracle/PeopleSoft

CSU Common Management System

Excel

Job description

California State University, Monterey Bay seeks an Associate Director of Business Operations and Support Services to provide strategic leadership for budget, financial planning, and administrative services within Facilities Management. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensure fiscal stewardship, and coordinate with Human Resources and Budget Office on personnel and financial decisions.

The role emphasizes process improvement, policy development, and effective reporting while maintaining