College of PSFA College Care Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Exempt I)

Position Summary

Are you a procurement professional who thrives on leadership, collaboration, and delivering exceptional service? The College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts (PSFA) at SDSU is seeking an experienced Administrative Analyst – College Care Specialist to serve as the college’s lead for procurement operations. In this high-impact role, you will guide procure-to-pay activities across the College, partner closely with the Dean’s Office and central administrative teams, and ensure timely, compliant, and customer-focused service that supports faculty, staff, and departmental success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Leadership: Lead and oversee College Care Coordinators, ensuring consistent service delivery, accurate tracking, and adherence to university procure-to-pay policies and procedures.
• Strategic Procure-to-Pay Oversight: Manage complex purchasing activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, procurement card transactions, and vendor coordination, while researching and resolving challenging or non-routine procurement scenarios.
• Faculty Startup Administration: Serve as the primary liaison for new faculty startup packages, coordinating allowable purchases, tracking and reporting expenditures, and ensuring funds are utilized within established guidelines and timelines.
• Policy & Compliance Expertise: Interpret and apply procurement regulations, financial policies, and university procedures, providing guidance and recommendations to faculty, staff, and leadership.
• Budget Analysis & Reporting: Maintain detailed procurement documentation, analyze financial activity, and prepare summaries and reports to support informed decision-making and fiscal accountability.
• College Collaboration: Partner with the Dean’s Office, academic departments, Shared Services, and Business & Financial Affairs to support special initiatives, events, and broader operational needs.

Why Join Us?

• Lead with Impact: Play a central role in shaping procurement strategy and service excellence within a dynamic and diverse college.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with college leadership, faculty, and university stakeholders to support academic and operational success.
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in procurement leadership, compliance, and financial operations in a complex higher education environment.
• Support Faculty Success: Contribute directly to positive onboarding experiences and the long-term success of new faculty.
• Mission-Driven Environment: Join a collaborative community committed to creativity, professional studies, public service, and student achievement.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented leader who values service, accountability, and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is eligible for telecommuting following a training period during which on-site presence is required.

Department Summary

The College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts (PSFA) is one of eight instructional units of San Diego State University. The College is comprised of ten diverse departments and schools: the departments of Aerospace Studies, Military Science and Naval Science; the schools of Art, Design and Art History, Communication, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Journalism and Media Studies, Music and Dance, Public Affairs, and Theatre, Television and Film as well as ten research centers. The College is staffed by 49 positions comprised of administrative, clerical, and technical staff in addition to approximately 260 tenured/tenure-track faculty and lecturers serving over 5,000 majors. The Dean’s Office is responsible for the creation, implementation, and continued support of the instructional, research, and development processes in the College.

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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 found