University Housing Fiscal Analyst

California State University-Dominguez Hills; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Dominguez Hills seeks a University Housing Fiscal Analyst (Emergency Hire) to provide professional financial and analytical support for budgeting, reporting, and occupancy analysis within University Housing. You will collaborate with Housing leadership and campus partners to promote sound fiscal management and process improvements.

The role emphasizes forecasting support, data accuracy, and cross-functional communication to inform management decisions and optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, higher education administration, public administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible work experience involving finance and/or accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets by tracking revenues and expenses against approved allocations.
• Perform variance analysis to communicate differences and recommend follow-up actions.
• Identify budgetary trends and risks to support timely management decisions.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and analyses for leadership.
• Ensure integrity of financial data through audits, reconciliation, and validation processes.

Skills

Budget administration

Financial analysis

Fiscal management principles

Excel

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Working Title: University Housing Fiscal Analyst (Emergency Hire)

This appointment duration may not exceed the maximum of 180 days.

Department Name: University Housing

Division: Student Affairs

Classification Title: Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Exempt I

Classification Salary Range: $5,274 - $7,684 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $5,274 (step 1) - $5,380 (step 2) per month.

The Final Salary Is Dependent Upon Qualifications And Experience.

Review of applications will begin October 12, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply by the first review date will be given first consideration.

Why Join CSUDH?

University Housing provides a safe, inclusive living experience for CSUDH students that promotes independence, maximizes their educational experience, and facilitates their personal development.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director for University Housing, the University Housing Fiscal Analyst provides professional financial, analytical, and limited administrative support in the management of University Housing. The position supports the department’s fiscal and business objectives through budget administration, financial analysis, reporting, forecasting support, occupancy and revenue analysis, and the preparation of reports and recommendations that support management decision-making. The incumbent monitors financial performance, ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial and occupancy data, coordinates information across functional and collaborates with Housing leadership and campus partners to promote sound fiscal management, effective planning, and continuous business process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor University Housing budgets by tracking actual revenues and expenses against approved budget allocations.
• Perform regular variance analysis to identify and clearly communicate differences between projected and actual financial performance and recommend appropriate follow-up.
• Identify and communicate budgetary trends, operational risks, and areas of concern, including over-expenditures or underutilized funds, to support timely management decision-making.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and analyses for the Executive Director and leadership team to support operational and fiscal decision-making.
• Ensure integrity and reliability of financial data through routine audits, reconciliation, and validation processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, higher education administration, public administration, or a related field

Experience: Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible work experience involving finance and/or accounting systems.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of:

• Budget administration, financial analysis, fiscal management principles, and operational analysis techniques.
• Standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to financial and administrative analysis.
• Applicable university policies, procedures, administrative systems, and financial regulations related to budget administration and financial reporting.
• Microsoft Excel and other business software applications used for financial analysis, reporting, data management, and record keeping.
• Research methods and analytical techniques used to collect, evaluate, interpret, and present financial and operational information.

Ability To

• Analyze financial, occupancy, and operational data to identify trends, discrepancies, and business impacts, and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Interpret financial information and communicate complex data clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Investigate, analyze, and proactively resolve problems with broad administrative implications using sound judgment and analytical reasoning.
• Collect, evaluate, and interpret data to support budget planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and business process improvements.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects and assignments while meeting established deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus departments and stakeholders while collaborating across functional areas.
• Exercise discretion and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive financial information.
• Learn, interpret, and apply university policies, procedures, and applicable regulations related to financial and administrative operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting budgeting, financial reporting, reconciliation, forecasting, or business analysis within higher education, student housing, auxiliary services, or another complex organization.
• Experience using enterprise financial systems, reporting tools, housing management systems, or other business information systems.
• Experience preparing financial reports, dashboards, or analytical summaries to support management decision-making.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects, business processes, or operational initiatives involving multiple departments or stakeholders.

General Information

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at [phone].

California State University Dominguez Hills is an 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.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .

Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.

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