Executive Assistant

Job No: 556938; 04/08/2026

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Confidential Administrative Support II
Human Resources Management

Salary Range: $4687- $11223/Monthly

Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Exempt classification.

Essential Functions: The Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level confidential administrative and operational support to the Senior Associate Vice President for Human Resources (SAVP) a cabinet-level executive and the Office of Human Resources Management (HRM). Operating with general direction the EA manages a broad range of sensitive and complex matters that support executive leadership and HR operations with institution-wide impact. Serving as a key liaison to campus departments the EA facilitates communication and coordination among the SAVP executive leadership HR units campus departments CSU system partners and external stakeholders. The role requires sound judgment discretion and initiative in handling highly confidential HR matters including personnel actions employee and labor relations recruitment processes compliance activities and collective bargaining materials and documentation. The EA oversees executive support functions including managing a dynamic and high-volume calendar coordinating meetings and events and preparing executive correspondence briefings and reports. The position anticipates the needs of the SAVP prioritizes competing demands and ensures alignment with institutional priorities policies and CSU system support of divisional and campus-wide initiatives the EA conducts research analyzes data and develops reports and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making. The role also includes evaluating and improving administrative workflows to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations. Demonstrating a high degree of professionalism tact and diplomacy the EA maintains strict confidentiality while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The position may provide guidance and coordination to administrative staff in support of division operations. The Executive Assistant exercises considerable initiative discretion and judgment in accessing and managing highly sensitive information including confidential reports on campus programs and projects and labor relations matters. Key responsibilities include managing the SAVPs calendar; coordinating meetings and division-wide events; preparing and reconciling travel; drafting and processing correspondence reports and communications; supporting general office operations; and performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative experience supporting executive-level leadership or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge of administrative practices office management and executive support functions. High level of professionalism tact diplomacy and confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to provide high-level confidential administrative support in a complex organizational environment. Advanced analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare professional correspondence reports and presentations. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituencies including executive leadership staff and external partners. Proven ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment. Ability to interpret apply and communicate policies procedures and regulatory requirements. Ability to work independently exercise initiative and make decisions within the scope of authority. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University Los Angeles as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. 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.

Desired Qualifications: Prior experience working in the California State University system. Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude. Experience supporting Human Resources functions such as recruitment classification and compensation benefits labor and employee relations or compliance. Experience with HR information systems (e.g. PeopleSoft CHRS CMS) and administrative systems. Knowledge of CSU policies HR procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Experience in preparing HR-related reports workforce analytics or compliance documentation. Experience in higher education or a large complex organization.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on April 23 2026 and will continue until the position is filled; however the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law California State University Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status race ethnicity color religion disability national origin or cultural background political views sex or sexual orientation gender or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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