Job Details

The Opportunity

ASI is seeking a strategic and operationally strong Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead the organization through its next phase of growth. This enterprise-level role will elevate HR into a fully integrated strategic partner. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President/Executive Director and serving on the executive leadership team, the CHRO will act as a trusted advisor, culture steward, and change leader, bringing clarity, structure, and forward-looking thinking to how ASI develops and manages its workforce and supports a healthy, productive environment.    

This position requires a full-time, on-site commitment. Sorry, no relocation.

Why This Role

• Shape and build a modern HR function
• Influence strategy at the executive and Board level
• Lead through a period of meaningful growth and transformation
• Make a lasting impact on employees and the student community

 Key Mandate

• Define and execute an enterprise-wide strategy aligned to growth
• Build and scale a modern HR operating model, systems, and infrastructure
• Embed HR into workforce planning and organizational decision-making
• Strengthen leadership capability and manager effectiveness
• Develop core HR best practices (onboarding, performance, employee relations)
• Lead workforce strategy across professional staff and student employees
• Advance HR analytics and data-driven insights

 Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership and Board stakeholders on workforce strategy, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and professional development, and organizational health
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives
• Oversee HR operations, compliance, policy governance, and employee relations
• Champion an inclusive, accountable, and development-focused culture
• Build and lead a high-performing HR team and scalable service model                                                                                                                 

  Requirements   

• 10+ years of progressively responsible human resources leadership experience, including service at the executive level within  higher education, nonprofit, public sector, or auxiliary enterprise.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business/Organizational Management, or a related field; professional HR certifications (e.g., SPHR/SHRM‑SCP) desirable)
• Senior HR or people leadership experience operating as a strategic advisor within a complex, mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated success building or transforming HR functions, including operating models, leadership capabilities and people practices.
• Experience supporting professional and student workforces and early-career employees. 
• Track record of influencing executives and managers, building trust, and leading organizations through change.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law and experience navigating regulated environments.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ASI provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage candidates from the local community to consider applying for this employment opportunity. 

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a dynamic, student-governed auxiliary organization within the California State University (CSU) system. ASI plays a central role in shaping the student experience—delivering programs, services, campus facilities, and leadership opportunities that impact both daily campus life and long-term student success.

The organization operates a broad and expanding portfolio, including student programming, campus facilities, and a growing investment in wellness and student support services. ASI employs more than 400 individuals, including professional staff and a large, highly dynamic student workforce. This dual workforce model is core to its mission. Operating within a regulated, multi-stakeholder CSU environment, ASI is at a critical inflection point, investing in its future and evolving its approach to people, leadership, and organizational effectiveness.