Business Services Lead Analyst - University Housing

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Business & Finance for University Housing, the Lead Business Services Analyst independently provides specialized administrative, consultative, and analytical support for Business & Finance matters. This position assists in the accurate and timely completion of financial processes; gathers and provides financial and statistical information; and analyzes financial data, patterns and projections; the incumbent leads or coordinates complex and long-term projects supporting UH initiatives and presents information and ideas in written or presentation form.

Department Summary

University Housing (UH), a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, consists of Facilities Operations, Housing Administration, Custodial Operations, Diversity and Inclusion, and Residential Student Experience. University Housing provides a premier living and learning experience for over 8800 students in residence hall and apartment-style communities. University Housing’s mission is to create a diverse and engaging experience that inspires all residents to Learn by Living.

Key Qualifications

• Working knowledge of operational and fiscal principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Demonstrated skill in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad administrative impact and implications. Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn and apply, college, university, and CSU policies and procedures, Cal Poly Campus Administrative Policies (CAP), Collective Bargaining Agreements, Executive Orders and Coded Memoranda.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and apply Cal Poly and CSU policies and procedures for budget and financial activities.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to gather, interpret and assess information and data in support of recommendations; ability to understand and analyze problems from a broad, proactive approach.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. Three years of technical or administrative experience. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain it by date of hire.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:  $65,000 - $81,000 Per Year

Classification Range:  $55,176 - $99,816 Per Year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer. 

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employmen