University Advancement Office Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I)

CSU; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 45,164 - 65,799; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans with Rx

Dental and Vision coverage

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

FlexCash

Employee assistance programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking an University Advancement Office Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I) to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Vice President and division teams. This temporary role handles reception, purchasing, travel, events, and asset management within a fast-paced office.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with 2+ years of office experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent with 2 years of general office experience.
• Thorough knowledge of university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and draft standard reports.
• Background check required and conditional offer process.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the Office of the Vice President.
• Front-office reception, purchasing, and invoice tracking; travel coordination and events logistics.
• Asset management coordination and liaison to property management and parking/transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office administration

Budget knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Budgeting software

Job description

Advertised: Jul 30 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 13 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Job Title

University Advancement Office Coordinator

Classification

Administrative Support Coordinator I

Auto Req. ID

560507

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,047 - $5,896 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,047 - $4,211 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours. This is a temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist.

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

University Advancement serves Cal State Fullerton by building and strengthening relationships with the communities we serve to encourage advocacy, investment and support of the University, its mission, goals, and programs in support of student and alumni success. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the University Advancement Office Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects, the University Advancement Office Coordinator provides comprehensive project and detailed administrative, clerical, and operational support to the Office of the Vice President and serves as the division's operations coordinator. Key responsibilities include front-office reception, purchasing, invoice tracking, procurement card reconciliation, travel coordination, event logistics, office supply and inventory management, and administrative support for divisional initiatives. Serves as the Divisional Asset Management Coordinator, primary Department Information Technology Coordinator (DITC) for the Vice President of University Advancement (VPUA) Office, backup DITC for the division, and liaison to property management, motor pool, and parking and transportation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

High School diploma or the equivalent and two years of experience in general office, clerical or administrative support work or the equivalent. Training at a vocational school or full-time college education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis. Thorough, detailed knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Thorough knowledge of office systems with the ability to use a range of technology, systems, and software packages. Ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects. Ability to apply a variety of policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. Ability to perform standard business math including calculating ratios and percentages, tracking financial data, and making simple projections. Ability to draft and compose correspondence and standard reports. Ability to handle effectively a broad range of interpersonal contacts including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature.

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

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Comprehensive knowledge of the university infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Experience working in a higher education setting. Experience working with a board of directors. Experience using Blackbaud database software. Experience using OnBoard Portal web-based platform.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Must be able to work the annual Commencement ceremonies.

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

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, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy 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 anynewH-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees