Board Relations Manager & Executive Assistant

Job Description:

Board Relations Manager & Executive Assistant

Description

Working Title: Board Relations Manager & Executive Assistant

Department Name: University Advancement

Division: University Advancement

Classification Title: Administrator I

MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

Position Salary Range: $6,591 - $9,886 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $8,000 - $8,200 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin Tuesday, October 14, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who

apply by the first review date will be given first consideration.

Why Join CSUDH?

The Division of University Advancement offers campus-wide leadership to support and promote the academic mission of CSU Dominguez Hills and enhance the image of the university in the local, state, and national arenas. This is accomplished through philanthropic activities, government and community advocacy, and building broad, diverse networks of volunteer and alumni support.

Position Summary:

Under general direction of Vice President of University Advancement (VPUA), the incumbent leads the administration, operations, and engagement relating to the CSUDH Philanthropic Foundation Board of Directors and its committees and serves as the liaison. The mission of the Philanthropic Foundation is to actively promote, pursue and steward private support for the advancement of CSUDH, and the volunteer board members accomplish this by serving on committees, acting as university ambassadors in the community, and managing the $28 million endowment. In collaboration and partnership with VPUA, the incumbent develops a strategic plan for the board, including a succession plan, in order to ensure stable and sustainable membership and leadership.

The incumbent also manages the day-to-day operation and administrative & project management activities for the VP office, including organizing the workflow of VPUA, preparing for meetings, monitoring schedules, and helping VPUA manage and prioritize competing demands for attention and time. Independently provides executive administrative support, relieving VPUA of a variety of technical and administrative duties; represents the VPUA and the VP's office to internal and external stakeholders and facilitates and supports overall management and operations in the division. Serves as a member of the UA Leadership Team.

Incumbent will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in the planning and execution of communication and engagement with the volunteer members of the Philanthropic Foundation Board of Directors pertaining to meetings and university events and activities that may be of interest to individual members.
• Planning of and successful execution of quarterly meetings of the full board, as well as committee meetings (Executive, Finance & Investment, Audit, and others, as needed).
• Responsible for working with staff liaisons and board committee chairs on preparing presentations, advisory issues, meeting collateral, meeting logistics, minutes, and follow up; organizes and implements agendas, notifications, and all logistics.
• Provides high level administrative, analytical, technical, and clerical support and project management for the VPUA and all activities pertaining to the President's Cabinet and other internal and external constituents.
• Requires the ability to work effectively in a team, in partnership, as well as independent planning, judgment and accountability; tact, discretion and confidentiality; and expertise to investigate, analyze, and make recommendations for the resolution of problems with broader administrative impact and implications.
• Make decisions based upon a thorough knowledge of campus-wide and division-related policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professionals at this level usually have three - five (3-5) years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. One (1) year of supervisory/managerial or leadership experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic fundraising principles and Advancement best practices, including individual team member roles and responsibilities, as well as the systems and procedures to support the division's fundraising efforts.
• Ability to build working relationships with constituents across the University.
• Programs under the direction of VPUA; organization, policies and rules of assigned administrative office.
• Excellent organizational, and project management skills who can juggle conflicting priorities to keep projects moving forward.
• Strong writing and editing skills, and excellent interpersonal skills, including being an attentive listener who is customer oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Prior experience in an Advancement unit
• Prior experience working with donors, VIPs, boards, non-profits
• Bachelor's degree and at least 7+ years of progressive administrative work experience
• Previous experience working with executives
• Experience in higher education institution and/or CSU system

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with 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.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .
• 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 as a condition of employment.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Advertised: Sep 29 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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