Career Opportunities

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Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Administrative Analyst coordinates student employment, payroll, and financial operations while analyzing data, preparing reports, and supporting procurement and travel activities. The incumbent provides guidance on policies and procedures and contributes to operational continuity through administrative, fiscal, and logistical support functions

• Administers and analyzes student employment program operations, including personnel processing, payroll coordination, and fiscal monitoring of student employment and Work Study funds.
• Reviews and evaluates student employment documentation (hiring forms, evaluations, pay increases, Work Study awards, and monthly timesheets) to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with campus policies and procedures.
• Coordinates student payroll processing activities by reviewing, validating, and entering payroll data within the Library database and campus payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitors student employee payroll expenditures and budget allocations, prepares projections, and tracks and reviews departmental spending to ensure alignment with approved student employment budgets.
• Coordinates administrative financial operations related to procurement, travel, and accounts processing in support of Library operational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field.
• Equivalent to two (2) years of full-time, technical, analytical, or administrative experience.
• Additional experience in job-related field may be substituted for required education, on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of student employment program administration, including personnel processing, payroll coordination, and Work Study fund management. Understanding of financial tracking, budget monitoring, and reporting practices, along with applicable policies and procedures governing payroll, student employment, and campus compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze program data, evaluate documentation for accuracy and compliance, and prepare detailed financial and operational reports. Strong organizational skills to track expenditures and maintain records, with the ability to provide clear guidance, training, and support to stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, accounts processing, and travel coordination within a regulated environment. Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., P2P platforms), purchasing methods, and documentation requirements, along with policies governing procurement, hospitality, and Foundation-related transactions.
• Ability to review and evaluate financial requests for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance. Strong coordination skills to track purchase orders, service requests, and travel activities, ensuring timely processing and proper documentation while supporting efficient operations and adherence to institutional guidelines

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 1038 / Administrative Analyst/Specialist / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is $ 4799 – $ 5405 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $ 4799 - $ 6992 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.  
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 
• No content is listed in the posting regarding telecommuting

General Information

• Applications received through April 7, 2026will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. 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.
• The person holding 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 outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per 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.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• 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.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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