About the Division of Administration & Finance

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Interim Vice President’s Message

Laleh Graylee At Cal State Fullerton, the Division of Administration and Finance is more than just the backbone of the university — we’re a team of dedicated people working together to make our campus a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Every day, our teams care for the spaces where Titans teach, study, and connect. From keeping our campus beautiful and modernizing classrooms to advancing technology and streamlining business operations, we’re focused on creating an environment that inspires success and supports the future of learning.

Our Division is powered by hundreds of talented staff members and student assistants across eight administrative areas and more than thirty departments. Each person plays an essential role in making sure the university runs smoothly and efficiently, all while keeping our mission — student success — at the center of what we do.

Through collaboration, innovation, and service, we partner with our diverse campus community to deliver exceptional support, thoughtful stewardship, and meaningful results that help every Titan reach their full potential. Together, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant Cal State Fullerton — one that reflects the dedication, creativity, and spirit of our entire community.

Laleh Graylee
Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance/Chief Financial Officer

Most recently, Laleh served as Senior Associate Vice President for Financial Services at CSUF, where she provided executive leadership and strategic direction for the university's financial operations.

With more than three decades of service across the California State University (CSU) system, Laleh brings deep expertise in higher education financial, capital resource planning and long-term fiscal strategy. Prior to CSUF, she served in leadership roles at the CSU Chancellor's Office, where she designed systemwide financial reporting framework (FIRMS) and led efforts to improve fiscal transparency across the 22 CSU campuses and auxiliary organizations.

Laleh's leadership philosophy centers on public stewardship, fiscal responsibility, integrity and collaboration. She holds an executive MBA from Pepperdine University's Graziadio Business School and a bachelor's degree in computer science from Cal State Dominguez Hills.