Director of Business Operations and Finance

Job no: 557994
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Job No: 557994; 5/6/2026

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND FINANCE

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator II position.

The Position: The College of Professional and Global Education (PaGE) Director of Business Operations and Finance (DBOF), under the general direction of the PaGE Dean, provides strategic leadership, administration, and oversight of the College's financial operations within a complex self-support environment, including revenue growth initiatives such as LA Online. The Director is responsible for building and maintaining budgets from the ground up each year based on revenue projections, program costs, and evolving program offerings, then monitoring and adjusting those budgets throughout the fiscal cycle. The role encompasses strategic business planning, organizing, and directing all financial activities, including budget development and control, financial analysis and reporting, student financial services, and compliance with CSU, State, and Federal regulations. The Director establishes program budgets, pricing structures, and enrollment targets, and oversees contracts, partnerships, international agreements, hiring, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for each academic and certificate program PaGE offers. Given the dynamic nature of self-support programs, the position requires advanced expertise in financial planning, modeling, and pricing strategies. Serving as the College's primary financial advisor to the Dean, the DBOF provides guidance on financial strategy and supports decision-making aligned with the College's operational and programmatic goals. The DBOF also leads the finance and financial services unit, supervises staff, collaborates with university and system-wide financial leaders, and oversees third-party billing. This is a senior financial leadership role focused on strategic budgeting, operational excellence, and supporting innovative, revenue-driven programs while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and values. The DBOF requires a comprehensive understanding of faculty and staff collective bargaining agreements and employment policies, management of all HR and Payroll matters such as faculty and staff appointments and extensions, PaGE student financial services, PaGE contracts and MOUs, and management of all PaGE facilities, including the DTLA satellite campus.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Five years of accounting or financial/budgetary analysis experience at a large public sector agency or private firm. Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

Desired Qualifications: Master's degree in Business Administration or related field. CPA preferred. Prior experience as a director or resource manager at a college or university. Knowledge of college/university budgeting and accounting/budgeting principles and knowledge of self-support programs. Strong analytical and communication skills.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $5,053 - $16,221/monthly. Budgeted Hiring Salary Range is $10,000 - $13,333/monthly. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment: The Administrator II appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University. All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on May 21, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. A task may be included as part of the interview process.

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 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

Advertised: May 06 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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