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<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Manager, Classification and Compensation (Administrator I), Division of Human Resources
</b></h1><div>California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)
</div><div><div>San Bernardino, California 92407 United States
</div><div>Posted: Oct 24, 2025
</div></div><p></p><div><ul><p>Administration and Management</p>
<p>Human Resources and Personnel</p></ul></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><b>Job Summary:</b><br>
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Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Human Resources, this position manages the Classification and Compensation programs for MPP and staff positions, ensuring that salary programs outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreements are applied appropriately. The role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Classification &amp; Compensation Department, collaborating with the campus community to promote university best practices, and supporting the implementation of initiatives aligned with the strategic direction of the Executive Director of Human Resources.<br>
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<b>Responsibilities:</b><br>
 <ul><li>Manage the administration of campus-wide compensation programs to ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements, CSU Technical Letters, and university policies.</li> <li>Collaborate with HR staff to implement salary and bonus programs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.</li> <li>Conduct comprehensive salary analyses to support management decisions and provide recommendations that promote internal equity, external competitiveness, and alignment with CSU&rsquo;s compensation philosophy.</li> <li>Prepare detailed compensation reports for senior leadership and advise on practices addressing market competitiveness, retention, and equity concerns.</li> <li>Partner with campus leadership to align compensation practices with strategic priorities.</li> <li>Provide guidance to managers on salary placement, salary adjustments, and interpretation of compensation-related policies.</li> <li>Manage the classification program for staff and MPP positions across campus.</li> <li>Review and classify position descriptions prior to recruitment in collaboration with Employment Services.</li> <li>Partner with department managers on reorganizations and strategic staffing needs.</li> <li>Oversee the reclassification process, including reviewing job duties, conducting analyses, and making classification determinations with salary recommendations.</li> <li>Ensure updated position descriptions align with CSU classification standards.</li> <li>Develop and deliver training sessions related to classification, position descriptions, and other Classification &amp; Compensation functions.</li> <li>Serve as a liaison with the Chancellor&rsquo;s Office, providing input on classification updates and supporting the implementation of new or revised classifications across campus units.</li> <li>Manage the HR requisition process to ensure timely and accurate review of personnel transactions submitted through Cherwell, including stipends, reclassifications, conversions, temporary assignments, salary adjustments, and other requests governed by Collective Bargaining Agreements and CSU policy.</li> <li>Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on the appropriate processes for personnel requests, ensuring compliance with contractual, policy, and procedural requirements.</li> <li>Collaborate with HR Analysts, Payroll, and other campus stakeholders to ensure efficient processing and high-quality customer service.</li> <li>Oversee the review and processing of Independent Contractor (IC) requests submitted by staff and faculty to ensure timely and compliant eligibility determinations.</li> <li>Partner with Procurement and Accounts Payable to maintain compliance with AB5, Chancellor&rsquo;s Office directives, and CSU policies.</li> <li>Advise departments on alternative employment options for denied Independent Contractor requests.</li> <li>Lead and support projects and initiatives assigned by the Executive Director of Human Resources or directed by the Chancellor&rsquo;s Office Classification &amp; Compensation team.</li> <li>Implement systemwide and campus-specific compensation and classification programs.</li> <li>Respond to updates in CSU policy or Collective Bargaining Agreements to ensure ongoing compliance and alignment.</li> <li>Conduct salary studies and develop recommendations to support strategic HR decisions.</li> <li>Update procedures and documentation to reflect changes in policy, practice, or organizational needs.</li> <li>Coordinate special projects that advance HR strategic priorities and enhance operational effectiveness.</li> <li>Participate in campus-wide initiatives such as ServiceNow, P2P, HRIS, and other technology or process improvement projects impacting Classification &amp; Compensation operations.</li> <li>Respond to Chancellor&rsquo;s Office (CO) requests for compensation reporting, including MPP Benchmarking, Systemwide Grievance Responses, Public Records Requests, and campus grievance requests.</li> <li>Provide timely and accurate responses to Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) and Institutional Equity and Compliance (IEC) requests related to classification and compensation data.</li> <li>Ensure all reporting and data sharing complies with applicable CSU policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and confidentiality requirements.</li> <li>Complete required and compliance training as assigned.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul> <br>
<b>Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience</b><br>
 <ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, along with 2-3 years of supervisory or lead experience with a team in a related field.</li></ul> <br>
<b>Required Qualifications</b><br>
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<ul><li>Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of classification, compensation, and job evaluation principles, including applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.</li></ul> <br>
<ul><li>Proven ability to collaborate effectively with client groups and cross-functional HR teams to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.</li></ul> <br>
<ul><li>Proficiency in data analysis and reporting using a variety of software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and PeopleSoft (or equivalent HRIS systems).</li></ul> <br>
<ul><li>Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to evaluate complex information and develop data-driven recommendations.</li></ul> <br>
<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely.</li></ul> <br>
<ul><li>Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders, including managers, employees, union representatives, and HR professionals.</li></ul> <br>
<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain classification and compensation programs, and to understand their interrelationship with other HR functions.</li></ul> <br>
<ul><li>Working knowledge of California laws related to independent contractors and general employment law principles.</li></ul> <br>
<ul><li>Ability to present classification and compensation information to both small and large audiences in a clear and engaging manner.</li></ul> <br>
<b>Preferred Qualifications</b><br>
 <ul><li>Extensive experience and skill utilizing PeopleSoft or similar Human Resources Information Systems.</li> <li>Higher Education experience in a unionized environment is preferred.</li></ul> <br>
<b>Compensation and Benefits:</b><br>
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Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,135 per month - $7,500 per month<br>
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The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.<br>
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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 .<br>
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<b>Position Information:</b><br>
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Work status: Full-time/Exempt/At-will<br>
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<b>Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.</b><br>
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<b>Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.</b><br>
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This is a full-time management (MPP) position. MPP employees serve at the will of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.<br>
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This position is a &quot;designated position&quot; in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The scope of responsibilities for this position includes making or participating in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the individual holding this position is required to file an initial Conflict of Interest: Statement of Economic Interests (&quot;Form 700&quot;) within thirty (30 days) from the date of hire and on an annual basis. In addition, the individual holding this position must complete the required conflict of interest training within thirty (30) days of their appointment and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment, subject to the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.<br>
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First considerations will be given to candidates who apply by November 6, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.<br>
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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.<br>
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California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).<br>
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CSUSB is not an E-Verify employer and cannot support visa holders with certain requirements (e.g., H1B, F1, STEM OPT).<br>
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<b>Conditions of Employment</b><br>
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<b>Background Check</b><br>
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Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.<br>
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<b>Drivers License Check</b><br>
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Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.<br>
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<b>Mandated Reporter</b><br>
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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.<br>
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<b>Campus Security Authority</b><br>
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This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.<br>
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<b>I-9</b><br>
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CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .<br>
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<b>Statement of Commitment to Diversity</b><br>
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In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.<br>
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California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity &amp; Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion<br>
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<b>Closing Statement:</b><br>
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<b>Reasonable Accommodation</b><br>
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We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu<br>
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<b>Smoking</b><br>
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CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/ .<br>
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<b>Clery Act</b><br>
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In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act <br>
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<b>Advertised:</b> Oct 23 2025 Pacific Daylight Time<br>
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 <p>California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually. CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire, and it has the second highest African American and Hispanic enrollments of all public universities in California. Seventy percent of those who graduate are the first in their families to do so.</p>
<p>CSUSB is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. We welcome all interested applicants to apply.</p></div></div><p></p>

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