Department Coordinator

Job Description:

Department Coordinator

Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital inadvancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Department Coordinator role delivers multifaceted support across academic programs, event operations, financial processes, and departmental administration. The incumbent supports the Master's in Professional Accountancy (MP Ace) and Master’s in Science of Taxation (MST) programs, facilitates community outreach efforts, oversees essential fiscal functions, maintains department communications and webpages, assists faculty and students with critical processes, and contributes to scholarship, accreditation, and committee activities. By coordinating data, resources, schedules, and events, the position helps create an organized, service-oriented environment that drives program quality and promotes departmental excellence.

• Assists in the coordination/planning of the Master’s in Professional Accountancy Program.
• Provides coordination for the Department's Community Outreach program sponsored by Moss Adams.
• Monitors state financials and foundation account reports for accuracy and currency.
• Greets students and faculty, providing them with general information and correct forms.
• Serves as a Member of Awards Banquet/Scholarship Committee, Noski Family Scholarship Committee, Commencement/Hooding Ceremony Committee, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation Committee (Admin Coordinator, and other Committees as needed or assigned to.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible administrative or technical office management experience in an administrative capacity exercising independent judgment and leading the work of others.
• Equivalent to full-time college or university education/vocational school training in business or job-related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to support complex academic programs by coordinating schedules, monitoring enrollments, processing academic forms, and maintaining accurate student and program records. Skilled in communicating key deadlines and information to students, faculty, and leadership, while ensuring efficient administrative flow across graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience collecting, evaluating, and presenting data for academic programs. Able to interpret cohort trends, survey results, academic progress indicators, and exam outcomes to support strategic decision-making. Competent in applying analytics techniques to enhance reporting quality, support accreditation-related data needs, and improve program effectiveness.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience collecting, evaluating, and presenting data for academic programs. Able to interpret cohort trends, survey results, academic progress indicators, and exam outcomes to support strategic decision-making. Competent in applying analytics techniques to enhance reporting quality, support accreditation-related data needs, and improve program effectiveness.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills supporting effective collaboration with campus units, external partners, and students. Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and apply feedback to refine presentations, processes, and outreach activities. Committed to delivering high-quality interactions and enhancing program and event experiences through ongoing improvements.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 1035 / Administrative Support Coordinator / 2
• The anticipated HIRING RATE: $4367 per month. The salary range for this classification is: $4367 - $6362 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications received through December 30, 2025 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. 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.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per 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.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University 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 and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Dec 16 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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