Farm Support Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I)

Our Commitment To Equity, Diversity, And InclusionCalifornia State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation.

The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department

Summary

The Support Coordinator performs duties under general supervision but works independently to provide essential front line administrative support to the University Farm, in collaboration with the Farm AA/S and ASC I. This is a busy office that provides daily assistance to faculty, students and the community.

Duties include agritourism, vehicle and equipment inventory, all types of personnel and state budget support, event planning, facility reservations and backup support for the AA/S and the ASC I.

Required Education And Experience

This position requires fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures.

These qualifications, and those listed above, would normally be obtained through completion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with three years of related office work experience.

PreferencesPreference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

Familiarity or background with Agriculture.

Three or more years of budget experience, including monitoring budget allocations, tracking purchase orders, and reconciliations. Recent experience with event planning or coordination. Two or more years recent experience providing administrative support to a large office as the main point of contact maintaining records, coordinating work orders and providing customer service to the general public.

Time Base: Full-timePay Plan: 12/12Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pmCSU Classification

Salary Range

$48,564 (Step 1) - $70,752 (Step 20) per year.

Benefits

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information

Education Code 89521

Requirements

• Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
• Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, may require that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position.
• Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.
• This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines.
• Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data.
• This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
• Throughout employment in this position incumbent must maintain a valid California Driver's License as well as continued completion and compliance of the CSU Defensive Driver's Training course.
• About Chico State
• Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities.
• The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming.
• The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources.
• Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.
• The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene.
• We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus.
• We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

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A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.