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Fiscal Administrator Chico State Enterprises - 4.0 Chico, CA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Spreadsheets Writing skills Administrative experience Driver's License Project management Productivity software Financial compliance Full Job Description

RECRUITMENT ID

478

RESIDENCY :

Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas). TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded college access program that helps low-income and first-generation college-bound students successfully complete high school and prepare for college. Through academic advising, tutoring, college and career exploration, financial aid and admissions assistance, college visits, and summer programming, we provide students with the support and experiences they need to achieve their educational goals.

POSITION SUMMARY

The fiscal administrator plays a central role in making this student-centered work possible. Under the direction of the project director, this position manages the fiscal, administrative, personnel, and operational functions that support Upward Bound services and helps ensure that grant funds are used effectively, accurately, and in compliance with federal, university, and Chico State Enterprises (CSE) requirements. We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and collaborative professional who can manage complex fiscal and administrative responsibilities while working effectively in a fast-paced educational program. The ideal candidate understands that strong behind-the-scenes systems directly support the quality and consistency of services provided to students and families.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manage, reconcile, balance, and track Upward Bound budgets and grant funds to ensure accurate records and timely expenditure of funds. Perform fiscal operations, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, purchase orders, procurement, invoicing, and other program financial transactions. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, annual, and other fiscal reports; monitor spending patterns, timelines, and projected program needs. Interpret and apply applicable federal grant requirements, CSE and campus policies, and fiscal and administrative procedures. Advise program staff on the budgetary and administrative impact of student services, workshops, college visits, summer programming, and other program activities. Coordinate staff and participant travel, including travel advances, clearances, documentation, and required Risk Management forms for student field trips and college visits. Assist with vendor contracts, purchasing, and procurement and provide required documentation to Chico State Enterprises. Reconcile monthly corporate credit card statements and maintain complete supporting documentation for program purchases. Serve as the program liaison with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources and coordinate recruitment, classification, onboarding, training, and other personnel processes. Coordinate personnel administration for full-time and part-time program staff, including hiring timelines, wage information, job announcements, and bi-monthly timesheets. Maintain confidential fiscal, personnel, participant, and program records in accordance with applicable policies and requirements. Work collaboratively with program staff and interact professionally with students, families, school partners, campus offices, vendors, and public agencies. Anticipate operational needs, solve problems, and recommend process improvements that strengthen grant management and support effective Upward Bound services. Perform other related duties as needed to meet the objectives of the Upward Bound program.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Required Qualifications:

Three years of professional work experience demonstrating the ability to perform fiscal administration or comparable administrative responsibilities. Strong fiscal, analytical, organizational, planning, writing, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities with a high degree of accuracy, independence, and professionalism. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and exercise sound judgment when resolving fiscal and administrative issues. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff and a variety of internal and external partners in a student-focused environment. Ability to drive to professional development activities, including conferences, trainings, and other off-site program-related events.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with federal or state grant administration, fiscal management, or sponsored programs. Experience working in higher education, college access, TRIO, or another student support program.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources when necessary. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Chico State Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current Chico State Enterprises employee who was conditionally offered the position.

BENEFITS

Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave accrual (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, submit the following documents by October 12, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered. Resume CSE Application (PDF)

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https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/2d480a4b46c34133b05d125fb0b5ed08

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Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises' policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work. Drop Box Submission(opens in new window) CSE Application (PDF) Chico State Enterprises is committed to accessibility and is in the process of remediating all CSE documents. If you encounter problems accessing any web content on our site, please contact the Office of Accessible Technology (OATS): Call OATS (530-898-6532) | Email OATS. Chico State Enterprises 25 Main Street, Suite 203 530-898-6811 www.csuchico.edu/cse Menu Grant Funding Opportunities Proposal Development(opens in new window) Business Services and Sponsored Programs Human Resources and Payroll Human Subject/Animal Care Finance Enterprise and IT Support Board of Directors Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today. Contact Us Need Help? Report an accessibility issue Report a broken link on this page Title IX Privacy Policy California State University, Chico400 West First StreetChico, CA 95929 Copyright © 2026 All Rights Reserved Back to top