Senior Project Manager

Job Description:

Senior Project Manager

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 .

About the College

CSUN’s Tseng College provides advanced professional education to undergraduate, graduate, international and midcareer students. With more than $34 million in revenue, the College is a leading provider of professional degrees, certificates and custom-designed programs. Known for its premier support services, the College employs an administrative staff of more than 65 full-time employees and over 25 part-time student administrative support assistants.

The College is nationally recognized for providing programs with formats, delivery modes and locations that address the needs and constraints facing working professionals and their organizations. It works closely with businesses, communities, agencies and international partners to design and deliver programs that meet unique organizational needs and goals. To learn more about Tseng College go to https://go.csun.edu/aboutCSUN .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Senior Project Manager coordinates projects bridging CSUN with external and internal stakeholders, develops programs, budgets, builds key relationships, conducts research, analyzes data, and creates impactful communications aligned with CSUN’s and the Tseng College’s strategic goals.

• Coordinates projects that bridge between CSUN and external partners and audiences.
• Creates the program development and planning for some projects.
• Conducts and manages various research components of assigned projects.
• Performs basic data coding and data analysis to highlight trends and actionable insights.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in communications, project management, public relations, marketing, creative writing, journalism, public administration, or related field, required. Master’s degree or above is preferred.
• Demonstrated success with five or more years managing complex projects, particularly involving senior-level stakeholders, preferably within higher education or non-profit settings.
• Project management experience in higher education or a non-profit context, especially with grant management, is a plus. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder (donor, sponsor, member, partner, public) relations development and management is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Understanding of research design, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques. Ability to present research trends in a clear and concise manner through various communication modalities, including reports and presentations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain significant stakeholder relationships, demonstrating expertise in public relations and engagement with high-level external and internal contacts.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, and the ability to present findings clearly and effectively through multiple communication channels.
• Extensive professional writing experience, with proficiency in grant writing, proposal development, and creating targeted marketing and communication materials.
• Demonstrated capability to collaborate and innovate effectively, showing strong judgement and adaptability across diverse professional contexts and stakeholders.

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 Analyst Specialist / 1038/ Grade 3
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5537 - $7066 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5537 - $10,014 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.
• 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 September 10, 2025, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive 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 the 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 outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per 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 online application. To apply 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 based on 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 outlined 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: Aug 28 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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