About California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, Dominguez Hills (a.k.a. CSUDH, Dominguez Hills, or Cal State Dominguez Hills) provides transformational educational experiences grounded in culturally sustaining practices, innovative research, creative activity, and community engagement for undergraduate and graduate students.
Dominguez Hills is one of the 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system, which spans the entire state. It is the largest four-year public university system in the United States and has one of the most diverse student populations in the country. The CSU system produces $17 billion annually in economic activity, and one in every 10 California workers is a graduate.
CSUDH’s campus is in Carson, CA, part of Los Angeles County. The University, under the leadership of Dr. Thomas A. Parham, strives to be the model for urban metropolitan universities in the United States. It generates a regional economic impact of $519 million.
The University contains six colleges, offers 81 academic programs, 54 bachelor’s, 26 master’s, and one doctoral degree, and caters to the needs of traditional and non-traditional students. Established in 1960, the University has over 110,000 alumni with a current enrollment of 15,000+ undergraduate and 1,800+ graduate students. It provides a vibrant campus life, which includes student housing, over 90 clubs and student organizations, and nine athletics teams. It is also home to Dignity Health Sports Park.
In 2024, US News and World Report ranked CSUDH #38 in Regional Universities West, #19 in Top Public Schools, and #37 in Best Value Schools. It is recognized as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). 46.3% of the students are First-Generation (highest in the CSU system), and 83.7% are underrepresented. In 2023, CollegeNet ranked it #1 in the nation for Social Mobility Index.
College of Continuing and Professional Education
The College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) at California State University, Dominguez Hills, offers degree, certificate, and credential programs, as well as individual credit and noncredit courses, to students in Southern California and worldwide via distance learning. It is a critical resource for nontraditional students seeking to enrich their lives.
The College offers several Partner Programs, including two Bachelor's Degree programs, 10 Master’s Degree programs, and numerous Open Academic programs that do not require admission to CSUDH.
Students can select from a broad array of Career/Professional Development courses, including degree, certificate, credential, and individual courses designed to enhance careers. CCPE offers 40+ different certificate programs in this arena.
The CSUDH College of Continuing and Professional Education has a history of meeting community and industry needs through specialized training and partnership arrangements. It is the only California State University and only one of 26 institutions nationwide to be designated as a Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Training Institute Education Center (OSHA OTIEC).
Through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), CCPE provides lifelong learning opportunities to individuals aged 50+. OLLI covers various topics, including discussion groups, field trips, computer/technology workshops, and cultural events.
CSUDH CCPE is a nationally recognized distance learning school offering multiple degrees and certificate programs and courses online. With ten master's degrees, one bachelor's, and numerous certificate programs, the College of Continuing and Professional Education serves students locally and worldwide.
Position Summary
The College of Continuing and Professional Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills, has partnered with Cooper Coleman to secure a Fiscal Officer + Business Manager.
CCPE is a 100% self-supported College, receiving no funds from the university, the Chancellor’s office, or the state, making this a highly complex and intricate position. Unlike other colleges at the University, it runs like a business, and revenue is generated based on student tuition and rental income received via the three buildings it owns. Inclusive of grant income, it generates approximately $18M per year. Additionally, it rents additional space for itself for programs that are held off campus, with this position negotiating contracts and managing landlord issues.
This position extends far beyond accounting or traditional Academic Resource Management. It involves a great deal of budget planning, forecasting, establishing the cost of new programs, and a significant amount of investment and treasury knowledge.
The College of Continuing and Professional Education interacts with every other College on the campus, the University, the Chancellor’s office, and external agencies. The Campus Partner Agreements include 20 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) detailing faculty funding, marketing, administrative overhead, and cost recovery to the University, Chancellor’s Office, and the State of California.
The person currently in the position has been in the role for ten years. During that time, he has implemented numerous systems that have brought transparency, trust, and prosperity to the College. He is scheduled to retire in 2025, and the University is hiring this position immediately to train under the incumbent and take over the full duties of the position in FY 26.
Under the general direction of the Dean of the College of Continuing and Professional Education, this role serves as a member of the Sr. Leadership team and is responsible for oversight of CCPE's budget process, accounting, and human resource matters.
Scope of responsibilities include budget planning and development; preparation and coordination of the annual CCPE budget; annual budget reviews with college partners; projection/forecasting of tuition fees and other revenues; processing approved funding changes; financial analysis and preparation of various budget reports for purposes of ensuring responsible and appropriate financial management of CCPE resources; assurance of compliance with federal, state, and university statutes and policies; fiscal and administrative integrity that promotes meaningful relationships with both internal and external constituencies; developing budget policies and procedures; serving on the Dean’s leadership team and other end users in administering and understanding CCPE and CSUDH budgets.
This position serves as a member of the Dean’s Sr. Leadership team, one of the primary leaders within the operations of the College.
Essential Job Functions
Provides budget oversight, strategic planning, development, and administration of CCPE funds.
Prepares and coordinates annual budgets, projects tuition fees and other revenues, and monitors and interprets CSU and CCPE budget information.
Participates in overall CCPE budget operations and oversees processing revenue transfers.
Processes approved funding changes in accordance with MOUs with College partners.
Promotes meaningful relationships with internal and external constituencies.
Evaluates and recommends changes to existing proposed tuition and fee changes.
Monitors funds and accounts, including the actual cost of employment, utilities, risk management, insurance, and facilities.
Oversees internal and external audit processes and develops consistent processes to ensure adherence to financial metrics.
Participates in formulating, presenting, and reporting budgets and expenditures.
Provides regular reports and expenditures to management for various analyses.
Reviews expenses and income data for current and projected year-end budget status, including preparing financial feasibility analyses and forecasts.
Assists management with formulating and producing current and historical studies to support financial assessments and recommendations.
Provides training to staff, holds information sessions, and apprises campus officers on changes to budget policy and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and public finance principles and practices.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management.
Knowledge of research techniques and statistical principles and procedures.
Knowledge of modern computer systems, software, and databases.
Ability to analyze, plan, forecast, organize, and work independently.
Ability to independently interpret and apply a wide variety of budgetary program rules and regulations.
Ability to train others on fiscal and personnel procedures.
Ability to work well in a multicultural environment.
Ability to review and evaluate the work of others, design work assignments to ensure work is done accurately and timely, and provide management information.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus partners and peers.
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills in one-on-one and group settings.
Qualifications
Three to five years of experience and the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated experience in accounting, budget forecasting, budget planning, administration, and strategic planning, with evidence of at least mid-level technical expertise in budget and fiscal management. That evidence includes fiscal planning, preparation, analysis, and budget control.
Ability to instruct middle management, program directors, and fiscal management techniques is required.
One year of supervisory/managerial or leadership experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
Higher education administration, budget, and financial operations preferred.
Big Four accounting or major corporate sector experience is highly desirable.
Experience with human resources procurement and travel software programs is highly preferable.
Reporting Relationships
The Fiscal Officer + Business Manager initially reports directly to the current incumbent until his retirement. Following that, this position will report to J. Kim McNutt, Dean of the College of Continuing and Professional Education. Upon the incumbent's retirement, this position will supervise five positions.
This role is a vital member of the Dean’s Cabinet and one of the primary leaders within the operations of the College.
Compensation + Benefits
The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $99,600 (commensurate with experience). CSUDH offers a rich benefits package that makes up a substantial part of the employee compensation. Benefits include an array of health plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, FlexCash (in lieu of health/dental), tuition fee waiver, Employee Assistance Program, retirement, voluntary benefits such as life insurance and disability, and more.
An overview of benefits is found here. Please select CSU Employee Benefits Summary.
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Location
This position requires in-office work Monday through Friday on the campus of CSUDH.
Travel
No travel is anticipated in this role.
EEO + Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Office of Equity & Inclusion at CSUDH is committed to inclusive excellence and equal access to education. Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including sexual misconduct/sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking are prohibited.
Protected statuses at CSUDH include Age, Disability (physical and mental), Gender (or sex), Gender Identity (including nonbinary and transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion (or religious creed), Sexual Orientation, Veteran or Military Status.
The CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking & Retaliation (Nondiscrimination Policy) details how the University defines and responds to complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. For more information about the Nondiscrimination Policy and CSUDH’s response to complaints, visit the Office of Equity & Inclusion.
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