Fiscal and Operations Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt III)

Position Summary

Join the College of Sciences at San Diego State University and serve as a trusted strategic partner to college leadership, advancing operational excellence across one of the university's largest and most research-intensive academic colleges.

Reporting to the Dean and Resource Manager, the Fiscal and Operations Analyst serves as the College's senior fiscal and operations analyst within the College Care Shared Services model. This position provides strategic administrative consultation to multiple academic departments and independently performs highly complex fiscal, personnel, operational, and organizational analyses that support the College's instructional, research, and strategic priorities.

As a key member of the College Care Shared Services Team, the Fiscal and Operations Analyst develops collaborative partnerships across the College and the university to improve administrative processes, promote consistent and equitable service delivery, and advance the instructional, research, student success, and strategic objectives of the College of Sciences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex fiscal planning, budget administration, resource management, and long-range financial planning across multiple funding sources. 

• Provide advanced consultation on faculty, staff, and student personnel administration, workforce planning, and policy interpretation. 

• Conduct complex fiscal, personnel, and operational analyses that support executive decision-making and organizational planning. 

• Develop and implement administrative procedures, business process improvements, and operational strategies that strengthen efficiency and compliance. 

• Serve as the College's senior administrative consultant, providing guidance to academic departments on fiscal, personnel, procurement, travel, and operational matters. 

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve shared services, organizational effectiveness, and service delivery. 

• Prepare executive-level reports, financial analyses, operational assessments, and strategic recommendations for college leadership. 

• Foster collaborative partnerships with academic departments and university administrative offices to advance the College's strategic priorities.

Why Join the College of Sciences?

As a member of the College Care Shared Services Team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to college leadership and academic departments. 

• Work on complex projects with broad organizational impact across one of SDSU's largest academic colleges. 

• Help shape the future of the College Care Shared Services model through process improvement, organizational innovation, and operational excellence. 

• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, administrators, and university partners in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. 

• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and service-oriented culture that supports teaching, research, and student success. 

• Make a lasting impact on the operational excellence and long-term success of the College of Sciences. 

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.  

• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego after the training period.

Department Summary

The College of Sciences is a diverse academic institution encompassing eight academic departments, eight joint doctoral programs, and a multitude of academic program areas. Additionally, it houses the California State University Program, the Education and Research in Biotechnology program, the Coastal Waters Institute, the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education, the Molecular Biology Institute, and off-campus sites including the San Diego State University Field Stations and the Mt. Laguna Observatory. Within its ranks, the College boasts a dedicated faculty comprising over 260 full and part-time members, along with a support staff of 80 clerical and technical employees. Their interests span a wide spectrum, encompassing both teaching and research.

Leading the College is the Dean, who is assisted by two Associate Deans, an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, a Resource Manager, and administrative support personnel. The Dean's Office takes responsibility for overseeing all facets of the College's operations, including the initiation, execution, and ongoing support of instructional and research initiatives, as well as planning for the College's future.

For more information regarding the College of Science, 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

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal administration, budget management, administrative operations, organizational analysis, or a related field

• Demonstrated experience serving as a trusted administrative consultant, providing strategic guidance and developing administrative solutions that support multiple departments and organizational priorities.

• Experience performing complex fiscal, personnel, operational, and organizational analyses, including budget administration, financial planning, resource management, and executive-level reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, collective bargaining agreements, and administrative procedures to resolve complex operational and personnel issues.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and supporting the success of students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, including historically underrepresented and underserved populations.

• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, organizational effectiveness, change management, and cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and provide strategic recommendations.

• Experience utilizing enterprise financial, human resource, and reporting systems (e.g., PeopleSoft Finance, PeopleSoft HCM, CFS, Concur, Smartsheet, Power BI, or similar applications) and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

• Experience working in the California State University system or another public higher education environment is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 10 ($7,627).

• Salary step placement for internal applicants will follow the CSUEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,382 – $9,297 per month (Step 1 – Step 20).

• Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.

• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.

• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.

• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

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 August 27, 2026 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.

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Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Casie Martinez at [email protected].