Dean's Assistant; AA​/S NE

Job Details

Dean's Assistant (AA/S NE) – Job No: 553683 – Central California:
Fresno – Work Type:
Staff – Categories:
Bargaining Unit:
Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services – Job Search Category/Discipline:
Administrative – Appointment Type:
Probationary – Time Basis:
Full Time (40 hours per week)

The Dean's Assistant provides analysis, development, and evaluation of administrative support to the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The role manages all academic administrative support functions, including office organization and procedures, records and files, calendar and events planning, committee and task-force organization, and correspondence and scheduling of events. The position works directly with the Dean and Associate Dean on a variety of special projects, interacts with diverse constituencies on behalf of the Dean in pursuit of CHHS initiatives, and ensures that the office runs smoothly and efficiently.

• Communicate well and work with audiences at various levels of the organization from individual contributors to executive leadership.
• Collaborate and work with others in a team environment to advance the goals of the university.
• Conduct ongoing analysis and evaluation of operations and systems to enhance processes to meet programmatic goals.
• Make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and time management skills, including planning work and handling multiple competing priorities.

• Either a bachelor’s degree or equivalent administrative work experience involving application, analysis, and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, practices, or programs (substitution on a year‑for‑year basis).
• Two years of experience providing high‑level administrative support to a large, complex department or organization.

Applications received by January 30, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Please complete the employment application and attach a recent resume/vitae, a cover letter addressing specific qualifications and interest, and contact information for three professional references.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status.

Fresno State’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Per the CSU COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr.

• Following a conditional offer, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.
• 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 may be a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.
• Fresno State is a tobacco‑free, smoke‑free and vapor‑free campus.
• Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H1‑B Visas).

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