Manager, Board of Directors Governance & Operations

Work directly with student leaders and help them lead effectively

At ASI, students make real decisions: budgets, policies, priorities.

This role ensures they can do that well.

You'll be in the room, behind the scenes, and in conversation, guiding student leaders through governance, compliance, and leadership development.

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The role

The Manager oversees operations, administration, and governance support for the ASI Board of Directors and its committees, while directly advising and developing student leaders.

What you'll actually do

• Oversee Board and committee operations, including agendas, minutes, materials, and compliance postings
• Manage board logistics, scheduling, and meeting coordination
• Advise student leaders on governance, policy, and procedures (Robert's Rules, Open Meeting Act)
• Serve as custodian of official Board records and documentation
• Supervise staff supporting Board operations
• Develop and deliver training and onboarding for student board members
• Support policy development, resolution writing, and compliance review
• Oversee the administration of ASI Scholarships and Research Grants programs
• Coordinate with campus partners to ensure compliance and program effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 3+ years of experience in leadership, administration, or public sector work
• Experience with project management, governance, or student development
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience working with boards, governance structures, or student government
• Experience supervising staff and/or student employees
• Familiarity with CSU or higher education environments

Who this role is for

• You enjoy working directly with students and coaching them through real decisions
• You can translate complex policies into something usable and clear
• You're organized, steady, and comfortable in fast-moving environments

Anticipated Hiring Range: $72,304.00 - $92,740.75

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About California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Fullerton is a major regional university in a vital, flourishing area that includes Orange County, metropolitan Los Angeles and the expanding Inland Empire. The beautiful, 236-acre campus is set in Fullerton in north Orange County, about 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles and about 21 miles from nearby beaches. Cal State Fullerton has more than 37,000 students and approximately 1,800 full and part-time faculty members. The University offers 107 degree programs in eight colleges. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, CSUF is fourth in the nation for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to minority students and first in California for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics.The University is one of the 23 campuses in the California State University System. Since the campus opened, CSUF has awarded degrees to more than 215,000 graduates. Many are leaders in business, government, education, and the arts.

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