Fiscal & Operations Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Exempt II)

 

Position Summary

The College of Education at San Diego State University is seeking a strategic, solutions-oriented Fiscal and Operations Analyst to support and enhance the College’s financial and operational leadership. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to drive impactful change and innovation in support of our academic mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Fiscal Oversight: Lead the planning, analysis, and evaluation of complex budgetary and resource allocation processes, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
• Policy and Operational Leadership: Develop, assess, and refine college-wide policies, procedures, and operational practices to enhance effectiveness and compliance.
• Data-Driven Decision Support: Provide high-level consultative support to college leadership by analyzing financial and operational data to inform strategic decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between the College of Education and university-wide administrative units to ensure alignment and integration of financial and operational systems.
• Confidential and Independent Judgment: Manage sensitive information and situations with a high level of discretion and independent decision-making.

Why Join Us?

• Be a Strategic Leader: Play a critical role in shaping the financial and operational landscape of a college that serves over 2,200 students and partners with communities across California.
• Collaborative, Mission-Driven Environment: Work alongside dedicated faculty, staff, and leadership who are passionate about educational equity and student success.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Engage in complex, high-impact projects that stretch your skills and expand your career trajectory in higher education administration.
• Innovative and Inclusive Culture:  Join a college that values creativity, diversity, and collaboration in every aspect of its work.

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.  
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The College of Education prepares skilled personnel for positions in teaching, administration, counseling, and other roles in preK-12 schools, community colleges, postsecondary education, public agencies, and the entrepreneurial sector. We serve urban, suburban, and rural communities richly diverse in culture, language, and ability/disability through partnerships designed to improve life outcomes of children, youth, adults, and their families.

The College has one school, the School of Teacher Education, and six departments: Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education; Child and Family Development; Counseling and School Psychology; Educational Leadership; Dual Language and English Learner Education; and Special Education. The College has two Independent and one Joint doctoral programs.

There are 79 tenured/tenure track faculty, more than 300 lecturers and other part time faculty, and 36 management and staff.

We serve over 2,200 full-time equivalent matriculated students. College programs are accredited by national accrediting organizations in teacher education, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, and rehabilitation counseling. The departments of Educational Leadership and Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education also deliver credential and master's programs through Global Campus via distance technologies. The Dean’s Office provides academic, professional, technical, and fiscal leadership and support to departments and programs in the College.

For more information regarding the College of Education Dean's office, click here.

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