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Job No: 562382
Work Type: Management (MPP)
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: MPP, Job Search
Category/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: At-Will,
Time Basis: Full Time
Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long
Beach (CSULB)!
Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an
inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California
lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSU
system-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its
commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic
and research initiatives.
As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamic
environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy,
and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal
relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches,
year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient
access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal place
to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California
has to offer.
Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career
opportunities that advance student success and strengthen
California's future-offering competitive compensation,
comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and Finance, the
Associate Vice President of Beach Building Services provides
strategic vision, executive leadership, and operational oversight
for the planning, construction, maintenance, safety, and service
delivery of the campus facilities and environment. The role leads a
complex organization responsible for a significant operating
budget, major capital programs, and a large workforce. The position
advises senior leadership, represents the University with the CSU
and state agencies, ensures compliance with applicable
requirements, and advances safe, sustainable, fiscally responsible,
and service-oriented facilities operations.
Key Responsibilities
In consultation with the Vice President for Administration and Finance, the Associate Vice President of BBS is responsible for the leadership in planning and ensuring the integrity and safety of the University's facilities; establishing and directing the long-range strategic goals and objectives of the department; and ensuring that annual operational objectives are established and achieved in the following functional areas: Physical Planning, Design and Construction Management, Environmental…
Health and Safety, and Facilities Management. The Associate Vice President represents the campus and has close interaction with individuals and groups at the Chancellor's Office, State Department of Finance, Legislative Analyst's Office, other State agencies, the City of Long Beach, and the community who are involved in the development, improvement or use of campus facilities. The individual is charged with overseeing an approximate $45 million operating budget (state and self-supporting), capital program ranging from $150 million to $500 million, and the management of approximately 300 employees.
The Associate Vice President assures that maintenance and
project spending relate to the University's financial, budget and
planning process.
The Associate Vice President assures the Service Response
Program involves stakeholders throughout all Department planning
and prioritization processes and that services and spending are
balance across the diversity of institutional needs.
The Associate Vice President assures that Campus Environmental
Health and Safety Program is reviewed annually and being followed
in all Department operations.
Department
Facilities Services
Duration of Appointment
This is a regular, at-will position.
Classification
Administrator IV
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and
qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal
equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.
- CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP
Comp Summary Range for this position is $17,719 - $26,579 per
month.
Benefits
At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health,
growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects
our commitment to your overall well-being.
To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at
least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six
months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary
based on appointment type, classification, and applicable
collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access
to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:
- Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year
(based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid
holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
- Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental,
and vision plans.
- Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS
defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as
403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
- Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver
programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by
employee group and bargaining unit.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Confidential counseling and support services for employees and
their families.
- Additional Benefits: Wellness programs,
professional development opportunities, and insurance options
including life, disability, and pet insurance.
Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate
CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their
position. Additionally, the
CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help
prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits
package and how it complements base salary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience in
complex, fiscally challenging, and rapidly evolving environments,
with a proven ability to lead, manage, and develop staff while
fostering collaboration and teamwork. They will demonstrate strong
communication, strategic thinking, organizational, financial, and
budget management skills, along with the ability to effectively
engage with senior leadership and a diverse range of internal and
external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have
experience in capital project management, including budgeting,
planning, construction management, and oversight of architectural,
mechanical, electrical, and related disciplines. They will be
committed to promoting and adhering to university policies,
procedures, and standards related to safety, civility, information
security, and non-discrimination, while advancing institutional
priorities and supporting the equitable implementation of campus
policies. Experience working within collective bargaining and
shared governance environments is highly desirable, as is the
ability to balance the needs of faculty, staff, and students while
maintaining an architecturally and aesthetically consistent campus
environment.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse
campus community. Ability to follow all university policies,
procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety,
civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and
procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university
experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the
university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience
• At least seven years of leadership experience in construction and
facilities management with at least three years of executive-level
experience in a comprehensive university or other large and complex
organization.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• MPA, MBA, Master's in Architecture, Engineering or other related
graduate degree preferred.
Licenses / Certificates
• Valid CA driver's license is required.
Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use
their personal vehicle more than once a month on University
business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course
and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
How to Apply
Another Sources has been retained for this search. To ensure your
application is received please apply directly through Another
Source candidate portal by clicking
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Physical Summary
Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium
weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves
standing or walking.
Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions
(i.e. H-1B Visas).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will
make a conditional offer of employment, which may be 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.
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are
subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully
completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past
12 months.
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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of
employment.
The duties of this position will include participation in decisions
that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent.
Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict
of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual
basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and
attend this training every other year thereafter.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB
provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB
complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California
Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.
I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful,
professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of
harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated
appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility
and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected
of all employees.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact
StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system,
is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires
all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of
California.
As of January 1, 2022 the https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/"
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Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform
CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Application Closes: 13 October 2026
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