Budget & Operations Strategist - Higher Ed

California State University Channel Islands; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 840,000 - 946,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University Channel Islands, Office of the President, seeks an Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II to lead budget planning, financial analysis, and fund administration across the OTP division.

The role partners with unit leaders to align budgets with priorities, develops financial models, and ensures internal controls and compliance. Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of relevant experience; proficiency with PeopleSoft or similar systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• At least four years of progressively responsible professional experience performing administrative, operational, and logistical functions, including budget development, financial or operational analysis, administrative systems, program administration, or process improvement preferred.
• Requires thorough knowledge of budget development, financial analysis, fund administration, operational planning, and internal administrative controls. Must demonstrate the ability to analyze complex financial and operational information; identify trends, risks, and organizational implications; develop sound conclusions; and recommend appropriate courses of action.

Responsibilities

• Budget Planning and Financial Analysis: Leads the development, administration, and evaluation of the OTP division’s annual budget and multi-year financial planning; develops budgets aligned with divisional priorities; prepares financial reports and year-end submissions.
• Fund Administration, Internal Controls, and Compliance: Oversees funds; maintains internal controls; reviews activity for accuracy and alignment with priorities; coordinates documentation.
• Financial Administration and Consultation: Advises unit leaders on budgets and financial procedures; oversees complex financial transactions; maintains divisional accounting information.
• Operational Analysis and Process Improvement: Identifies inefficiencies; designs and analyzes processes; implements revised procedures and tools.
• Project Leadership and Executive Decision Support: Leads budgetary and operational projects; supports presidential priorities; develops management reports.
• Divisional Operations: Maintains divisional operations and records; supports IT, facilities, and events; performs related duties.

Skills

Budget planning

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Project leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Enterprise financial systems

Data visualization

Job description

California State University Channel Islands, Office of the President, seeks an Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II to lead budget planning, financial analysis, and fund administration across the OTP division.

The role partners with unit leaders to align budgets with priorities, develops financial models, and ensures internal controls and compliance. Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of relevant experience; proficiency with PeopleSoft or similar systems is preferred.