Job Overview

Under the general direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs and supervision of the Vice President for Student Affairs the Executive Assistant provides high-level, executive administrative support to the Vice President for Student Affairs/VPSA. Independently exercising considerable latitude in determining and achieving own work priorities, this position plays a critical role in the work of the Vice President for Student Affairs to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Uses a broad, interactive perspective and exceptional critical-thinking skills to handle a wide range of special projects for the Vice President/VPSA associated with providing highly visible, sensitive, and confidential information to senior-level executives. Uses advanced communication and listening skills to perform work that requires access to a variety of sources of information, including that information which directly relates to official collective bargaining negotiations or management strategies, executive personnel matters, and investigations. Analyzes and updates division procedures for improvement to maximize efficiency. Assesses situations to predict potential concerns, acts proactively to mitigate problems, and provides creative solutions. Performs complex work assignments to support strategic objectives of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Student Affairs division.

Position Summary

Executive Assistant (Confidential Administrative Support II)

This is a full-time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,687 - 6,500 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,687 - 11,223 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.

This position is required to work in person on campus.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. Please apply via this link: Click Here

For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on November 16, 2025.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html.

Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).