Project Coordinator

Job Description:

Project Coordinator

Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Project Coordinator will actively manage participant recruitment, onboarding, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure compliance and accurate reporting. You will coordinate and implement key logistical aspects of grant-related events, meetings, and travel arrangements, managing RSVPs, reservations, and purchases efficiently. Your responsibilities also include ensuring project tasks and workflows are executed timely and effectively, contributing directly to detailed project reporting.

• Assist with participant recruitment, review, onboarding, and record-keeping.
• Oversees and provides guidance to student employees. Ensures they complete required training, schedule work hours, and review timesheets.
• Organizes and implements grant-related meetings, travel, and events, including RSVPs, reservations, arrangements, and purchases.
• Coordinates and tracks project workflows, ensuring tasks are completed on time, and assists with project reports.
• Process stipends for students and assistants, check requests/reimbursements, and program supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible administrative or technical office management experience in an administrative capacity exercising independent judgment and leading the work of others.
• Equivalent to full-time college or university education/vocational school training in business or job-related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail in a rapidly-changing environment.
• Experience supervising hourly and student staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management platforms.
• Capability to coordinate meetings, events, and manage related logistics effectively.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: Admin Support Coordinator / 1035 / grade 2
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $3043.50 - $3600 (part time equivalent) per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3043.50- $4990 (part time equivalent) per month.
• HOURS: Part Time; 30 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
• This is a Temporary position for 6 months and may be extended.
• The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through June 11, 2025, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be 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.
• 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.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: May 29 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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