Administrative Assistant – (Data and Financial) (TUC – Special Education)
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California State University, Northridge
Los Angeles, CA, US
Summary
The Administrative Assistant provides routine support for program data, financial records, grant deliverables, and office operations. Responsibilities include entering financial information, maintaining budget spreadsheets, tracking deadlines, and preparing standard reports.
Job Description
About The University Corporation
The University Corporation is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life.
Overview:
The Administrative Assistant provides routine administrative support for program data, financial records, grant deliverables, surveys, reporting, and office operations. The position enters and maintains information in established systems; reviews records for completeness and obvious errors; prepares standard reports, forms, and supporting documentation; tracks deadlines and deliverables; and assists staff with day-to-day program and fiscal processes. The work is performed using established procedures and under supervisory direction.
Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned):
Enter travel claims and routine financial information into established tracking tools. Organize invoices, receipts, and other.
Supporting documentation. Compare internal records with financial statements and identify apparent discrepancies for supervisory review. Maintain budget-monitoring spreadsheets and expenditure records. Prepare supporting documentation for budget revisions and cost transfers under the direction of the Co-Directors. Track fiscal deadlines, grant deliverables, and required submissions.
Maintain organized electronic and paper financial records. Enter and update program activity data in Salesforce, spreadsheets, and other approved systems. Review records for completeness, consistency, and obvious errors. Follow up with staff regarding incomplete or missing information. Maintain accurate and organized electronic and paper files. Run standard system reports using established procedures. Assist with routine data-verification and recordkeeping activities. Refer complex data questions or discrepancies to supervisors or other appropriate staff.
Create and distribute surveys using approved templates. Maintain participant, contact, and survey-distribution lists. Track completion and response rates. Compile survey responses and organize results. Prepare routine summaries, tables, and reports.
Assist with required monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual reports. Enter report information into required forms, portals.
Draft routine correspondence, emails, memoranda, and reports. Schedule meetings and maintain calendars and deadlines.
Prepare meeting agendas, materials, attendance records, and notes. Attend staff meetings, CNP Lead
meetings, and CNP Team meetings as assigned. Support document routing, filing, and recordkeeping. Assist with
the preparation and organization of program materials. Provide general administrative assistance to supervisors
and program staff. Communicate with staff, partner organizations, and families regarding routine administrative
matters.
Attend training related to University Corporation procedures, Salesforce, survey tools, financial processes,
grants, and program operations. Maintain current knowledge of established administrative procedures.
Participate in professional-development activities appropriate to the position. Perform other related administrative duties
as assigned.
Qualifications:
Relevant education or work experience in administrative support, program operations, data entry, financial recordkeeping, grants, or a related area.
Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to enter, organize, and maintain accurate records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple routine tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to recognize missing or inconsistent information and seek clarification when necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with staff, funders, partner organizations, professionals, and families.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with online survey tools.
• Salesforce experience is desirable; training may be provided to the selected candidate.
• Bilingual ability is desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with program, family, personnel, and financial information.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).
The anticipated hiring range: $20.57 - $23.00 per hour
Time Base: Part – Time (25 Hours per week)
How to Apply
Please complete the online application/resume upload submission process to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best-qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.
Application Screening begins October 5, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
To be considered in the initial review, applications must be submitted before the date listed above.
Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below:
http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.
The University Corporation (TUC), a non-profit California corporation, functions as a self-supporting auxiliary organization of California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Established in 1958, TUC operates for the sole benefit of CSUN. The purpose of TUC is to support the educational mission of CSUN by providing certain commercial services and administrative functions.
TUC’s main operations include campus dining, post-award administration of CSUN’s grants and contracts, real estate investment and management (including newly acquired Reseda Annex) and the faculty/staff housing program, promoting and coordinating campus facilities use and filming, trademark licensing, financial management of endowments, agency funds and summer academic enrichment workshops, as well as, engagement in community outreach programs. TUC holds the contract for the CSUN Campus Store with Follett.
TUC is governed by a seventeen-member Board of Directors appointed by the university president and comprised of six students, six faculty members, two administrators, and three community representatives. The university president serves as Chair.
Mission Statement
The mission of The University Corporation is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research and creative endeavors of its students, faculty and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life. By fostering learning and professional development, The University Corporation empowers its staff to be proactive and resourceful in order to achieve the highest standard of customer service to the University community.
Founded
1958
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Northridge, California
The University Corporation (TUC), a non-profit California corporation, functions as a self-supporting auxiliary organization of California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Established in 1958, TUC operates for the sole benefit of CSUN. The purpose of TUC is to support the educational mission of CSUN by providing certain commercial services and administrative functions.
TUC’s main operations include campus dining, post-award administration of CSUN’s grants and contracts, real estate investment and management (including newly acquired Reseda Annex) and the faculty/staff housing program, promoting and coordinating campus facilities use and filming, trademark licensing, financial management of endowments, agency funds and summer academic enrichment workshops, as well as, engagement in community outreach programs. TUC holds the contract for the CSUN Campus Store with Follett.
TUC is governed by a seventeen-member Board of Directors appointed by the university president and comprised of six students, six faculty members, two administrators, and three community representatives. The university president serves as Chair.
Mission Statement
The mission of The University Corporation is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research and creative endeavors of its students, faculty and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life. By fostering learning and professional development, The University Corporation empowers its staff to be proactive and resourceful in order to achieve the highest standard of customer service to the University community.
Founded
1958
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Northridge, California