Associate Vice Chancellor of Labor & Employee Relations and Collective Bargaining

Associate Vice Chancellor of Labor & Employee Relations and Collective Bargaining

Job posting

Shape systemwide labor strategies, lead critical negotiations, and drive compliance across 23 campuses as part of CSU’s leadership team.

Chancellor's Office Statement

The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in the heart of Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse higher education system.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT CSU EMPLOYEES ONLY.

Salary

The anticipated salary range is $240,000 - $294,924 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Premium Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

15 paid holidays a year

24 vacation days per year

12 sick days per year

Tuition waiver program (also applies to eligible family members)

Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

More details here: Comprehensive Benefits Package

This position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office (in-person)) with onsite work at the main headquarters located in Long Beach, California.

Classification

Administrator IV

Position Information

This AVC is a senior leadership role reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and is responsible for overseeing systemwide collective bargaining, and employee & labor relations programs across 23 campuses. As the Chief Labor Negotiator for the CSU system, the AVC leads negotiations, develops strategies, and ensures compliance with relevant labor laws, policies, and Board of Trustee directives.

This position will oversee a team, manage the collective bargaining process, provide strategic direction, and serve as the primary advisor to CSU executives and campus leadership on labor relations matters. The AVC is expected to foster strong relationships with union leaders and campus administrators, ensuring effective dispute resolution while advancing the system's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Represents CSU leadership in collective bargaining and serves as the primary spokesperson in negotiations with CFA and CSUEU.

• Oversees systemwide bargaining and employee relations programs, including grievance investigations and dispute resolution.

• Directs and trains staff on arbitration, mediation, fact-finding, and meet-and-confer cases.

• Collaborates with the General Counsel's office on the interpretation and application of HEERA and related laws.

• Works with various CSU departments to align on collective bargaining issues.

• Develops and recommends negotiation strategies and oversees negotiation teams.

• Leads the development of labor relations policies and coordinates research for collective bargaining agreements.

• Manages representation matters and oversees responses to Unfair Labor Practice charges.

• Oversees the meeting and confer process and assigns negotiators for contract bargaining.

• Supervises, coaches, and mentors bargaining and labor relations staff.

• Provides legislative analyses and briefings to the Board of Trustees and external groups.

• Responds to internal and external data requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in higher education negotiations, collective bargaining, and labor and employee relations, including experience as a chief negotiator and dispute resolution.
  • Experience within the California State University System

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree, Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent advanced degree.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by July 8, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application and upload your resume and a cover letter highlighting related experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

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.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. 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.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

Advertised: Jun 24 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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• California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

• (562) 951-4070

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