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

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University seeks a Fiscal and Operations Analyst to serve as a senior fiscal and operations advisor within the College Care Shared Services model. The role collaborates with college leadership, analyzes complex budgets, personnel, and operations, and recommends improvements to support instructional and research priorities.

Reporting to the Dean and Resource Manager, the analyst develops financial plans across multiple funding sources, guides policy interpretation, and helps

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive fiscal/administrative experience.
• Experience advising across departments and interpreting policies.
• Strong analytical能力 with complex budget and personnel analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fiscal planning, budget administration, resource management, and long-range financial planning across multiple funding sources.
• Provide advanced consultation on personnel administration, workforce planning, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct analyses to support executive decision-making and organizational planning.
• Develop and implement administrative procedures, business process improvements, and operational strategies.
• Serve as senior administrative consultant, guiding departments on fiscal, procurement, travel and operations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve shared services and service delivery.
• Prepare executive-level reports, financial analyses, and strategic recommendations.
• Foster partnerships to advance the college's priorities.

Skills

Fiscal administration

Budget management

Administrative operations

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

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

Job No: 560434

Work Type: Staff

Locations: Southern California: San Diego

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Job Search Category/Discipline: Finance/Accounting, Appointment Type: Probationary, Time Basis: Full Time, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac): Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

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.

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