Administrative Analyst, Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Non-Exempt

Sonomaseawolves; Rohnert Park, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sonoma State University seeks an Administrative Analyst to perform varied administrative, technical and analytical duties, including record management, operations and budget preparation for Chemistry and Physics/Astronomy. You will support faculty, staff, students and community with policy interpretation, requiring independent judgement and cross-functional collaboration.

The role is full-time, non-exempt, with potential for permanent status after probation.

Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor's degree and/or the 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.
• Two years of experience in office administration is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency of computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required.
• Knowledge of Google Suite, Drupal, and PeopleSoft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied administrative, technical and analytical duties including record management, operations and procedures.
• Manage course scheduling processes and budget preparation and control for multiple departments.
• Serve as the main resource for faculty, staff, students, and community on policy interpretation and practice.
• Provide information, historical background and rationales, exercising independent judgement when needed.

Skills

Office administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Drupal

PeopleSoft

Job description

• Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services 1

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Administrative 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Administrative Analyst, Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Non-Exempt

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Friday, October 2, 2026.

In your cover letter, be sure to highlight your experience coordinating administrative processes, working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, solving problems, managing data and records, and interpreting and applying policies and procedures.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general supervision of the Director of Operations (DO), the Administrative Analyst (AA) performs varied administrative, technical and analytical duties, including record management, operations and procedures, course scheduling processes, and budget preparation and control for the departments of Chemistry and Physics/Astronomy. The AA serves as the main resource for faculty, administrator, staff, students, and community in diverse and moderate complex matters of policy, procedure, and practice by providing information; historical background and rationales. The AA is expected to use independent judgement to make decisions, interpret and apply policies and procedures, perform research when needed, prepare and analyze budgetary and other financial reports, provide support documentation, and provide general office assistance. Contacts involve interaction with all levels inside and outside the university and may include dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Key Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor's degree and/or the 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. Two years of experience in office administration is preferred. Intermediate proficiency of computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, Drupal, and PeopleSoft preferred.

Salary and Benefits

This is afull time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $4,799 - $6,992per month (step 1 - step 20). Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 1 ($4,799).

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

Supplemental Information

About Sonoma State University:

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting:

The University is an Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions:

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Education Code 89521 - Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for aminimum of 14 calendar days.

Application Process & Accommodations:

The ADA Coordinator is also available ( [e-mail] ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Annual Reports & Safety Information:

Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report (https://clery.sonoma.edu/annual-security-report) includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at [e-mail] .

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available for viewing at https://housing.sonoma.edu/compliance-data/2024-campus-housing-fire-safety-report . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within Sonoma State University student housing facilities for three years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Residential Education and Campus Housing at [e-mail] .