Strategic Budget & Projects Analyst

California State University, Chico; California; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University is seeking an Operations and Special Projects Analyst within the Student Equity and Belonging portfolio in San José. The role supports budgeting, financial reporting, and administrative operations with a focus on data reporting and strategic planning.

The analyst will monitor budgets across multiple accounts, assist with resource allocation, prepare reports, and coordinate personnel transactions in line with university policies.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent training.
• Administrative work experience involving study, analysis or evaluation to improve policies or programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial resources and develop recommendations for budget planning and allocation.
• Collaborate with department leaders to manage annual budgets across multiple funding sources.
• Develop and maintain financial management processes, tracking tools and reports.
• Prepare financial reports, projections, spending trends, and fund balances.
• Monitor financial activity and ensure compliance with policies and controls.
• Coordinate personnel transactions and onboarding consistent with university procedures.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Database reporting tools

Job description

San José State University is seeking an Operations and Special Projects Analyst within the Student Equity and Belonging portfolio in San José. The role supports budgeting, financial reporting, and administrative operations with a focus on data reporting and strategic planning.

The analyst will monitor budgets across multiple accounts, assist with resource allocation, prepare reports, and coordinate personnel transactions in line with university policies.