Academic Resource Manager

Job Description:

Academic Resource Manager

Description

Working Title: Interim Academic Resource Manager

Department Name: College of Education

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification Title: Administrator II

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: $8,366 - $12,549 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $8,366 - $8,427 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

About the Position:

Under the general direction of the Dean for the College of Education, the Academic Resource Manager (ARM) is the chief fiscal officer for the College and is a member of the college’s administrative team. The primary responsibility is developing, monitoring, planning, and scheduling all fiscal and personnel-related matters of the college. The position is responsible for all financial management, administrative, and human resources functions for the College. The incumbent will coordinate fiscal affairs, budgeting, scheduling, special projects, and other efforts for all departments in the College.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all financial management and administrative functions, as well as application of accounting principles and practices for the college’s administrative team.
• Serves as a resource person on fiscal matters, assists in the formulation of fiscal policies and procedures, and is the college liaison for all fiscal duties, planning, policies, procedures, and personnel matters with central administration, departments and groups.
• Manages the Human Resources Process for the College and ensures compliance with employment policies and procedures.
• Serves as the resource person and advisor on all personnel matters to the Dean and Associate Dean for position utilization and staff appointments, exercising knowledge of staff collective bargaining contracts.
• Produces Part-Time Faculty or staff Contracts in consultation with Department Chairs/Directors and the Dean.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
  
• Required Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in financial and budgeting analysis and reporting. Responsibility for an entire academic unit to include analysis and projection of expenditures and revenues, contracts and grants, and foundation/auxiliary organization funds. Two - three years of supervisory/managerial experience which provided the incumbent with working knowledge and experience in conducting performance evaluations, coordination of recruitment and selections processes, handling employee grievances and/or disciplines.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of:
  
  • Accounting principles and practices
  
  • Procurement and contract service processes
  
  • Resource planning and scheduling
  
  • Personnel practices
  
  • Human Resources Management
  
• Ability to:
  
  • Develop and monitor budgets
  
  • Analyze and accurately work with large amounts of and complex data
  
  • Develop reports and ensure accuracy and timeliness of work product
  
• Skill in:
  
  • Fiscal planning and reporting
  
  • Developing and preparing customized financial reports
  
  • Budget preparation and distribution
  
  • Account reconciliation
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.
  
• Preferred Experience: Financial and budgetary experience with the California State University system. Knowledge of CSU collective bargaining agreements. Proficient using computers and software applications as related to fiscal management needs. Ability to extract data, analyze and interpret financial data, verify, and present information utilizing PeopleSoft/CHRS, CFS, Questica, and Centra Square. Extensive working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft software for creating and maintaining financial databases. Experience in higher education fiscal affairs, budget preparation, reconciliation, and experience managing instructional budgets of an academic unit. Excellent written, oral, and presentation communications skills.
  

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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 .
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas
• 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: Dec 02 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 05 2026 Pacific Standard Time