Executive Assistant to the Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs

Executive Assistant to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs (Executive Assistant III) Compensation And Benefits The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $6,031 per month (Steps 1 - 3), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $5,797 to $8,445 per month.

This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State’s remote work guidelines and the CSU policy.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Job Summary Under the general direction of the Provost, the incumbent performs a wide variety of high-level functions to relieve the Provost of administrative details of the office. The incumbent contributes to a positive work environment. As the lead office staff, the incumbent works with other office staff to assure prompt responses and prepare correspondence and supporting documentation as directed. The incumbent is responsible for collecting, evaluating and interpreting data necessary to make informed recommendations to the Provost.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of administrative office operations, organizational and human resource practices and procedures in complex institutions.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and procedures of operational, budget and fiscal analysis and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles of maintaining confidentiality and providing professional judgment, discretion, and executive-level service.
• Ability to understand problems from a broad, interactive perspective and discern applicable underlying principles to conceive of and develop strategic solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional executive level correspondence, reports, presentations and related documentation.

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Education And Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting an executive-level office in higher education, public administration, or a similarly complex organization.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Concur, financial/budget systems, electronic signature/workflow platforms, shared document systems, and/or project management tools.
• Experience supporting accreditation, compliance reviews, audits, executive searches, governance processes, or high-level institutional initiatives.

Deadline & Application Instructions Applications received by August 16, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University’s mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state…