Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Senior Manager, Systemwide Talent Acquisition. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $115,008 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Work Arrangements

Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on-site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California.

Premium Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Generous vacation plan

15 paid holidays a year

Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members)

Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

More details here: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Classification

Administrator II

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Senior Manager, Systemwide Talent Acquisition to be responsible for managing, leading, coordinating and leveraging CSU talent acquisition policies, programs, and strategies in collaboration with the 22 CSU campuses and the Chancellor’s Office. This position will work closely with other systemwide HR and communications teams to promote and implement talent acquisition best practices and explore opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency across the CSU.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Talent Management, the Senior Manager, Systemwide Talent Acquisition will:

-Lead the systemwide talent acquisition strategy and operating model; set standards, decision rights, and service levels; enable campus execution and accountability. Manage, coordinate and integrate various strategic talent acquisition efforts across the CSU system.

-Lead cross-functional efforts to collaborate closely with other systemwide teams to identify, define and establish targets for systemwide talent acquisition metrics; monitor results, and develop and implement strategies that drive positive outcomes.

-Provide consulting support, expertise, and assistance to campuses and internal HR partners in the areas of recruitment, retention, and other relevant talent acquisition strategies.

-Collaborate with Systemwide Marketing to develop and implement strategies that position the CSU as an employer of choice.

-Leverage existing CHRS recruiting solutions and work closely with the CHRS recruiting team to design and implement a governance structure that will help provide leadership and strategic support for an HRIS shared services sourcing model.

-Develop effective and long-term talent acquisition strategies for CSU at the system level.

-Establish an event portfolio strategy to maximize ROI and capture attendance; represent Systemwide Human Resources at recruiting events; and collaborate with other CSU departments to represent the CSU at priority recruitment events.

-Provide consulting support, expertise, and assistance in searches/recruitments for hard to fill positions systemwide.

-Plan and create procedures for improving the candidate experience.

-Explore opportunities for other recruiting models for CSU including marketing activities, sourcing channels and/or recruitment strategies.

-Coordinate systemwide talent acquisition vendor relationships and services, including recruitment marketing, sourcing, background screening, and related tools; monitor vendor performance, support consistent use across the CSU, and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and value.

-Develop, recommend and implement systemwide guidelines, policies, and procedures to promote systemwide consistency and compliance as it pertains to Talent Acquisition.

Qualifications

This position requires:

-Bachelor's degree in organizational development, Human Resources or Industrial Psychology or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-At least 6 or more years of experience in leading talent acquisition initiatives to include but not limited to: experience with full-service recruiting and sourcing; consultation, management and administration of talent acquisition and staffing experience, managing and leading teams, and developing talent acquisition/HR guidelines, policies and procedures is required.

-Experience managing recruitments and staffing, knowledge of creating and developing recruitment strategies, screening applicant resumes for qualifications, consulting and advising department managers regarding recruitment processes, planning and strategies, interviewing techniques, and advising on recruitment policies and procedures.

-Experience developing and implementing guidelines, policies and procedures as it relates to HR/talent acquisition.

-Demonstrated experience with creative methods of sourcing candidates.

-Strong project management skills and experience managing and leading teams.

-Knowledge of and ability to attend job fairs, networking events and other functions to recruit individuals.

-Experience managing program(s) preferably in a Human Resources environment.

-Ability to multi-task, juggle many competing priorities, and excellent follow through skills.

-Highly organized, pro-active, self-starter, attention to detail.

-Ability to set direction and deliver practical business solutions.

-Develop, analyze, and interpret talent acquisition metrics.

-Develop reports, dashboards, and data tools.

-Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

-Effective presentation skills.

-Ability to effectively communicate and interact with CSU leadership.

-Excellent people skills and customer service orientation.

-Strong leader with the ability to interact with and influence others effectively.

-Ability to learn, independently interpret and apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures.

-Ability to independently apply good judgment to solve problems and develop practicable and thorough solutions.

-Thorough knowledge and deep understanding of current talent acquisition trends and best practices.

-Authentic leader with a strong belief in workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.

-Proven track record of initiating change through collaboration.

-Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft 365 and other tracking, reporting, project management, and productivity tools to organize work, monitor progress, analyze information, and support talent acquisition initiatives.

-Technical knowledge of HRIS and applicant tracking systems, including system functionality, workflows, reporting, data integrity, and database management.

Preferred Qualifications

-CSU or higher education experience working in a collective bargaining environment is highly preferred.

-Experience with systems such as PageUp and PeopleSoft is highly preferred.

-Knowledge of CSU bargaining agreements, policies and procedures is preferred.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by October 29, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities 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.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is 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.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

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