Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Working independently, under general direction, the primary responsibility of the CSU, Chico Articulation Officer is to oversee the day-to-day administration of articulation agreements between CSU, Chico and California Community Colleges, other CSU campuses, UC campuses, and private/independent California and out-of-state colleges/universities to streamline transfer, support Graduation Initiatives and legislative efforts to facilitate degree completion and support recruiting efforts of international and out-of-state students. The articulation officer develops and maintains articulation records, data, and transfer credit PeopleSoft rules and provides program leadership, representing CSU, Chico to the CIAC community and CSU Chancellors Office on newly proposed/revised policy related to transfer. Articulation agreements are used by community college counselors and CSU, Chico evaluators, counselors and transfer, graduation and academic advisors, to facilitate the successful acceptance of transfer coursework completed towards satisfying lower-division major preparation and general education, as well as facilitating University compliance with legislative mandates related to student success, access and equity via establishment of articulation agreements/course equivalencies (e.g., CSU Graduation Initiative, Star Act/SB 1440, AB 386, CourseMatch, and many CSU system executive orders). The Articulation Officer oversees the ASSIST and TES systems as well as PeopleSoft transfer credit rules in conjunction with technical staff, and serves as the campus expert in all articulation matters; researching, analyzing and following all statewide policies, ensuring Chico State is in compliance; developing policies and procedures in response to new or changed policy and directing and leading Chico State faculty and staff on such policy.

Required Education and Experience:

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree and/or full-time equivalent training and three years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices or programs.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: 

• Bilingual
• In-depth knowledge of general university policies and practices related to undergraduate education and undergraduate degree programs.
• Working knowledge of California State University, California Community College and University of California articulation policies and procedures, Title 5 and practices of curriculum development and transfer requirements.
• Working knowledge of the ASSIST program.

Time Base: Full-time- 1.0

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer - Mon-Thurs 7:00-5:30. 

CSU Classification Salary Range:  $66,444 - $120,168 per year. 

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).  For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

This position as set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017 is not designated as a required mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict ofInterest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Admissions Director, all levels, CAT 2)

CSUEU Step Implementation:

Implementation of the step structure is planned for October 2025.  Movement into a new classification will impact your cumulative length of service as time spent in a different classification/and or skill level is excluded from the calculation. Should you have any questions about that impact, please contact your union representative.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. 

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the 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.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.