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

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 an