Navigating Job Opportunities at Central State University
Central State University (CSU), Ohio's only public Historically Black University and 1890 Land-Grant Institution, is committed to the full inclusion of all people and does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital or family status, military status, national origin, political beliefs, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This article provides an overview of job opportunities at Central State University, including both internal positions and workforce training programs, while also addressing recent financial challenges and related job cuts.
Recent Developments and Financial Challenges
In recent times, Central State University has faced significant financial hurdles. In 2024, the Ohio Department of Higher Education placed CSU on fiscal watch due to a $26 million backlog in student tuition and fees. The university is also negotiating with the city of Xenia regarding annexation and is in dispute over unpaid water bills. To address these challenges, CSU has implemented cost-saving measures, including staff and faculty reductions. Last year, 33 staff members and seven faculty members were cut. Furthermore, the Central State board of trustees approved the layoffs of at least 16 faculty jobs at the end of this academic year, a move the school says is to comply with a new Ohio law and navigate its ongoing financial struggles. Most of the cuts are in the humanities. Professors will receive benefits and pay through August, school officials said.
The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act requires all state public universities to eliminate programs that have had fewer than five graduates per year over a three-year period. Despite these challenges, CSU has secured external support through a new partnership with the United Negro College Fund in January. That secured more than $400,000 in emergency student support for the 2025-2026 academic year, the school says in a news release. The money will provide one-time emergency grants to eligible students who experience unexpected financial challenges. It's part of a national emergency aid program supported program through the college fund.
On-Campus Job Opportunities
Central State University offers a variety of job opportunities across different departments. Recent listings have included positions in:
- Building Maintenance: A full-time position is available.
- Disability Access Center (DAC): The DAC offers a wide range of accommodation services that ensure students with disabilities have equal access and opportunity to pursue their educational goals.
- ASL Interpreter: The ASL Interpreter position will provide on-site interpreting services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Deaf-Blind students in: classrooms, lectures, labs, assigned course activities, placements, internships; in meetings with other academic departments, advisors, professors, university platform situations, telephone interpreting for academically related needs; provide limited mobility assistance for Deaf-Blind students, and voice for students.
- Student Health & Counseling & Wellness Services (SHCWS): Student Health & Counseling & Wellness Services (SHCWS) embraces a holistic and collaborative approach to healthcare by offering urgent care, primary care, preventative services, wellness education, violence support services, and mental health, services to the Sacramento State campus community.
- Patient Service Representative: The Patient Service Representative provides first point-of-contact for clients/patients, customers, and visitors. Gathers pertinent information to facilitate quality service.
- Accounting: This position works under the general supervision of an Accounting Manager and receives direction from other experienced accountants.
- College of Engineering Dean’s Office: The College of Engineering Dean’s Office is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Support professional to play a key role in supporting college-wide finance, personnel, and compliance operations. This position works closely with the Finance Director and Assistant Director of Personnel to ensure accurate, timely administrative processes while contributing to a collaborative team that drives consistency, efficiency, and operational excellence across the college.
- Student Services and Enrollment Specialist: The Student Services and Enrollment Specialist position is best suited for an individual who loves to help university-level students proceed through admisntrative process and provides information and resources in a kind, pacient and empathetic manner.
- Office of Student Outreach: The Office of Student Outreach is seeking a dynamic and organized Events & Fulfillment Center Coordinator to support university recruitment and pre-admission efforts. Reporting to the Director of Student Outreach, this role oversees the execution of recruitment events and manages high-volume print and electronic communications to prospective and admitted students. The Coordinator supervises student employees, collaborates with vendors, and provides promotional material support to recruitment counselors and campus partners. This position plays a key role in promoting university awareness and increasing admitted student yield.
- IT Project Manager: The Chico State IT Project Manager oversees assigned projects while serving as a mentor and leader within the Project and Change Management Office (PCMO). The IT Project Manager monitors the overall health of the project portfolio and supports timely delivery by helping develop and maintain a consistent, repeatable project management methodology.
- Financial Aid & Scholarships: Under the general direction of the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships, the Senior Financial Aid Systems Lead will oversee the systems unit of the Financial Aid & Scholarships office.
- Custodian: The Custodian supports the cleanliness, safety, and overall readiness of campus facilities. Key duties include cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, classrooms, offices, and high-touch areas; maintaining floors; assisting during emergencies; and supporting event setup and cleanup.
- English Department: The English Department in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers. Availability of positions in composition, literature, linguistics and creative writing will be determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. We are primarily looking for instructors to teach in person.
- Office Operations Coordinator: The Office Operations Coordinator serves as the primary on-site operational and administrative support for the Division of University Relations & Development. The role provides fiscal operations support by coordinating statewide and local travel and processing travel, hospitality, gift, and staff reimbursement requests in compliance with CSU policies, while also ensuring efficient front-office operations, workspace readiness, and day-to-day administrative functions.
- Office of Career Services: The Office of Career Services empowers every Marauder to utilize their Career Compass and to take charge of their professional journey. As a strategic partner, Career Services provides personalized guidance, innovative tools, and real-world experiences that help students chart meaningful career pathways. The Office of Career Services is dedicated to equip every Marauder with a personalized Career Compass to aid students as they navigate their career journey-empowering student ownership through clear standards of excellence, innovative tools, real-world experience, and strategic partnerships.
Workforce Training and Business Development Center
Central State University offers training to advance your career. Central State University Workforce Training and Business Development Center's exceptional certificate programs! Upon completion, you'll receive a professional certificate in workforce development and upskilling. Plus, you can earn multiple stackable certificates, boosting your qualifications and unlocking new career opportunities. Classes are available for you to work independently online or in person at the CSU Workforce Training and Business Development Center at CSU-Dayton.
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With an array of 30 in-demand careers to choose from, you can fast-track your way to a successful career in no time. You do not need to be enrolled as a student at Central State to take these certification courses.
Courses include the following:
- Cybersecurity Professional: Develop strategies to protect organizations from cyber-attacks and disruptions.
- IT Support Specialist: Evaluate and troubleshoot technology issues so equipment runs smoothly.
- Data Analyst: Collect, organize, and transform data to make informed decisions.
- Project Manager: Oversee the planning and execution of projects to ensure they're successful.
- UX Designer: Make digital and physical products easier and more enjoyable to use.
- Social Media Marketer
- Data Scientist: Extract and analyze data to make informed business decisions.
- Sales Development Representative
- Application Developer
- iOS Developer: Build and write code for mobile apps hosted on iOS, an operating system used on Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad.
- Android Developer: Build and write code for mobile apps hosted on Android smartphones and mobile tablets.
- Bookkeeper: Record financial transactions and manage financial records.
- Sales Operations Specialist: Analyze sales activity to advise on ways to increase sales.
- Data Engineer: Design and build systems to collect, transform, and store data for companies' Business Intelligence.
- DevOps Engineer
- Mainframe Developer: Develop and maintain applications and systems for high-performance computers.
- Digital Marketer: Define and develop digital strategies to deliver business growth through online channels.
- Sales Representative
- Front-End Developer
- Back-End Developer
- Technology Consultant: Provide clients with strategic guidance on the use of technology to help them meet their business objectives.
- Career Coach: Help individuals plan their career choices through goal setting, job search guidance, workplace skills development, and more.
- IT Project Manager: Oversee IT projects, ensuring they are completed within set timeframes and budgets.
- Solutions Architect: Analyze customer needs and design systems and solutions for the cloud.
- Customer Service Representative: Troubleshoot, communicate, and maintain records to provide quality service and identify upselling opportunities.
- Network Engineer: Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain networks in a 24/7 environment to sustain stability and security.
- Human Resources Specialist: Recruit and place individuals within an organization, interpret policies, and address employee relations matters.
- Business Intelligence Analyst: Make data-driven decisions through SQL-based data extraction, dashboard creation, and report analysis for an organization.
- Data Warehouse Developer: Design and build systems to collect, transform, and store data for companies' Business Intelligence.
Opportunities for International Students
Central State University cannot guarantee funding for international students. International students are not eligible for federally backed scholarships and grants. There may also be restrictions for international student employment. Central State University cannot guarantee a full tuition scholarship to any student. One way to supplement tuition funding is to perform an internet search for scholarships. International students are not eligible to apply for federal grants or federally funded scholarships. Many of the same restrictions apply for co-op and internship searches. International students may be eligible for some privately funded and business scholarships. International students in the Honors College may explore Honors College Scholarships | Central State University. You may also consider additional campus scholarships by visiting Scholarship Central | Central State University.
Here are some tips for your search when using your preferred web browser.
- Search key terms in your major.
- Use the Search and Find feature on your computer to look for restrictions in funding announcements.
All students who work must obtain a Social Security number.
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International students studying at Central State University may seek employment on campus in public facing positions.
Students who wish to work on-campus may complete an employment verification form and submit the completed document signed by their employer to the Center for International Education (CIE). Please visit CIE in Wesley 314 to obtain appropriate signatures from the PDSO or DSO. All students who work must obtain a social security number.
International students who wish to gain practical training in their major may engage in internship and co-op opportunities. These opportunities may be paid or unpaid. International students who participate in paid practical learning experiences must adhere to certain restrictions.
International students who plan to engage in paid practical learning opportunities must:
- Have completed at least 30 course credits at Central State University.
- Engage in a position that is directly related to their major.
- Enroll in an internship or independent study course in their department by speaking with their academic advisor.
International students who intend to engage in paid practical learning opportunities must also:
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- Complete a Curricular Practical Training (CPT) form, if they are a currently enrolled student; or
- Complete an Optional Practical Training (OPT) form, if they are a graduating student.
Post-graduation OPT must be filed within 90 days before graduation date, or 60 days after graduation date. A notice to graduating students will be posted during the open processing window with instructions for filing.
International students may explore the listings accessible through the Office of Career Services resource Handshake as a starting guide for your internship search.
Please visit CIE in Wesley 314 to obtain appropriate signatures from the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) or Designated School Official (DSO). All students who work must obtain a social security number.
International students who do not possess a social security number for the purposes of on-campus employment or paid off-campus practical learning opportunities must apply to the social security administration to obtain a tax identifier. International students may visit CIE in Wesley 314 to obtain a packet with helpful information for making their application for a social security number. Please visit CIE in Wesley 314 to obtain appropriate signatures from the PDSO or DSO.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Central State University, an 1890 Land-Grant Institution, is committed to the full inclusion of all people and does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital or family status, military status, national origin, political beliefs, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.
Additional Information
Ohio Revised Code Section 9.24 prohibits the State or a political subdivision from awarding any contract for goods, services, or construction, paid for in whole or in part with state funds, to a person against whom the Auditor of State has issued a finding for recovery, if the finding for recovery is unresolved. Any applicant that is subject to an “unresolved” finding for recovery under O.R.C.
North Central State College is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer, M/F, V/D. It is the policy of North Central State College not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. Inquiries regarding the College’s obligations in this area should be directed to: Kelly Gray, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, North Central State College, 2441 Kenwood Circle, Mansfield, OH 44906, Phone: 419-755-4823.
The Central State University Department of Human Resources has the following mission and vision:
- Mission: The Central State University Department of Human Resources is a team of innovative leaders focused on implementing strategic initiatives, efficient processes, and excellent services and systems as change agents for the University’s Human Resources.
- Vision: The Central State University Department of Human Resources is a team of innovative change agents focused on implementing strategic initiatives, efficient processes, and top services and systems.
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