Working Title: Director, Shared Business Resources

Classification Title: Administrator II

Posting Details 

Priority Application Deadline: Tuesday March 31, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT (Posting will remain open until filled)

Position Summary

Under the general oversight of the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) the Director of Shared Business Resources (Director) is responsible for administering “divisional support services” providing fiscal, information technology, and related personnel administrative support resources and oversight of contracts, agreements and MOUs for the division of Student Affairs (SA).  Which is comprised of approximately 50 units with 300 employees and budgets totaling $80M.

The Director is a member of the divisions’ senior leadership team and is extended broad authority to make collaborative decisions on budget and personnel matters for the divisions, and often serves as proxy to the VPSA when working with AVPs and Executive Directors within and outside of the divisions.  The Director works closely with the VPSA and division leadership (AVPs and EDs) to develop and execute strategic plans that align resources with division goals, and comply with federal, state, CSU, and campus policies and procedures for fiscal actions.  The Director represents the division at the university and system level and is empowered to act as a designee for the VPSA in certain situations. 

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $9,333 per month - $10,000 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,053 per month - $16,221 per month

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Salary Grade/Range:  1

Recruitment Type: Regular (At-Will)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary depending on operations. May include occasional evenings and weekends.

Department Information 

Business Resources supports the departments within the Division of Student Affairs by providing expertise in the areas of fiscal and personnel management, infrastructure planning, and other administrative support. We help departments align resources in a manner that maximizes their impact on student success. The Business Resources team ensures compliance with fiscal policies and regulations, tracks and reconciles the divisions’ budgets (general fund, grants, philanthropic funds, and revenues), administers personnel actions including recruitment of staff and management positions, leads the employee recognition program, and manages infrastructure projects for the divisions. The Business Resources team also provides direct administrative support to departments with vacancies and plays a critical role in on-boarding and training administrative staff throughout the divisions.

Please visit our website for additional information: https://www.csus.edu/student-affairs/business-operations/

Required Qualifications 

EDUCATION:

1. Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

2. Five or more years direct experience with budget development, implementation, and oversight including multiple departments or offices.
3. Five or more years experience with personnel management, as it pertains to resource planning and/or aligning unit operations with institutional priorities and goals.
4. Experience with strategic planning, operational goal planning, operational assessment and program evaluation.
5. Proficient in the use of: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Visio, Oracle, internet browsers, standard office equipment and machines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

6. Demonstrated understanding of the primary operational areas reporting to the position:  budgeting, personnel processing, and information technology.
7. Demonstrated leadership skills in a large, multidepartment organization.
8. Ability to analyze, evaluate and communicate complex, sensitive financial and personnel information, policies and processes.
9. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment to resolve unexpected or unprecedented situations.
10. Ability to understand and evaluate complex problems from a future-oriented and broadly interactive perspective and to readily develop proactive solutions that integrate strategic goals into tactical operations.
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively to build consensus, to achieve goals and objectives, and to resolve difficult situations. 
12. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to complete the background check process.

Preferred Qualifications 

13. Masters degree in Business, Higher Education or Public Administration from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent work experience (demonstrated by 10 or more years experience).Experience in higher education budget development, implementation, and oversight.
14. Experience supervising or managing employees in a union/collective bargaining environment.
15. Experience using PeopleSoft Common Management Systems (CMS) and Common Financials System (CFS).
16. In-depth expertise and knowledge of university fiscal policy, processes, procedures and regulations within the CSU system.
17. In-depth knowledge of CSU personnel practices and policies including bargaining agreements and payroll processes.
18. In-depth knowledge of CSU information technology practices and policies including operational use of artificial intelligence in a higher education setting.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and cover letter.

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Applicants will be prompted to respond to the below supplemental questions. 

Final candidates will be asked to present at a virtual candidate forum.

Supplemental Questions

1. Please share your perspective and experience meeting multiple strategic priorities and operational needs in times of declining state support. (less than 500 words)
2. How do you address pressures to do more work with less resources alongside team members’ needs for work-life balance?  Please share a time when you were creative in identifying solutions to meet goals and priorities. (less than 500 words)
3. What interests you most about this position and how does the position fit into your career goals? (less than 500 words)

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.  Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. 

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery . 

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.