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Fiscal & Operations Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Exempt II)

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Finance/Accounting, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

 

Position Summary

The College of Education at San Diego State University is seeking a strategic, solutions-oriented Fiscal and Operations Analyst to support and enhance the College’s financial and operational leadership. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to drive impactful change and innovation in support of our academic mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Fiscal Oversight: Lead the planning, analysis, and evaluation of complex budgetary and resource allocation processes, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
  • Policy and Operational Leadership: Develop, assess, and refine college-wide policies, procedures, and operational practices to enhance effectiveness and compliance.
  • Data-Driven Decision Support: Provide high-level consultative support to college leadership by analyzing financial and operational data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between the College of Education and university-wide administrative units to ensure alignment and integration of financial and operational systems.
  • Confidential and Independent Judgment: Manage sensitive information and situations with a high level of discretion and independent decision-making.

Why Join Us?

  • Be a Strategic Leader: Play a critical role in shaping the financial and operational landscape of a college that serves over 2,200 students and partners with communities across California.
  • Collaborative, Mission-Driven Environment: Work alongside dedicated faculty, staff, and leadership who are passionate about educational equity and student success.
  • Professional Growth Opportunities: Engage in complex, high-impact projects that stretch your skills and expand your career trajectory in higher education administration.
  • Innovative and Inclusive Culture:  Join a college that values creativity, diversity, and collaboration in every aspect of its work.

Position Information

  • This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. 
  • This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
  • Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.  
  • The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The College of Education prepares skilled personnel for positions in teaching, administration, counseling, and other roles in preK-12 schools, community colleges, postsecondary education, public agencies, and the entrepreneurial sector. We serve urban, suburban, and rural communities richly diverse in culture, language, and ability/disability through partnerships designed to improve life outcomes of children, youth, adults, and their families.

The College has one school, the School of Teacher Education, and six departments: Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education; Child and Family Development; Counseling and School Psychology; Educational Leadership; Dual Language and English Learner Education; and Special Education. The College has two Independent and one Joint doctoral programs.

There are 79 tenured/tenure track faculty, more than 300 lecturers and other part time faculty, and 36 management and staff.

We serve over 2,200 full-time equivalent matriculated students. College programs are accredited by national accrediting organizations in teacher education, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, and rehabilitation counseling. The departments of Educational Leadership and Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education also deliver credential and master's programs through Global Campus via distance technologies. The Dean’s Office provides academic, professional, technical, and fiscal leadership and support to departments and programs in the College.

For more information regarding the College of Education Dean's office, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Key Qualifications

  • Experience supporting administrative operations, ideally in an academic or similarly complex organizational setting.
  • Experience supporting budget planning and financial management, including faculty-related funding such as Assigned Time Funding (ATF) or similar processes.
  • Proficiency using tools like Microsoft Excel and Word, or similar software for data tracking and reporting.
  • Experience supervising or guiding staff or team members.
  • Experience interpreting and applying faculty and staff collective bargaining agreements, including rules related to faculty order of hire preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $6,916 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,537 - $10,014 per month.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by May 4, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

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. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu.

 

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