Dean's Assistant; AA​/S NE

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Work type: Staff
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,799 -$4,895 per month (Steps 1-2)

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,799 - $6,992 per month

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.
• Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

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 Dean's Assistant 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. This 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 also ensures that the office runs smoothly and efficiently by managing the internal operations of the Dean's Office.

• 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

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent administrative work experience involving applying, analysis and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, practices, or programs can be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, and
• Twoyears 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 click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following:
1) their most recent resumé/vitae,
2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and
3) contact information for three professional references.

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi‑ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in…