Job Summary

This position is responsible for the construction, configuration, and maintenance of Degree Audit, Degree Planner, and Curriculum rules and systems. The analyst analyzes and evaluates complex CSU/CSULB curriculum and policies, including General Education, to ensure they are accurately reflected in campus-wide tools, spanning from a student's admission to graduation. This includes developing and applying curriculum rules within university tools, including testing and validation of the results. Additionally, the analyst will document, troubleshoot, and resolve issues to ensure accuracy and reliability, and evaluate and apply upgrades and fixes related to campus functionality.

Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life.  This position uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Degree Audit and Planner Building - Construct, configure, and maintain Degree Audit and Planner systems. Analyze and confirm that all CSULB curriculum and policies, especially General Education, are implemented and maintained accurately in university tools. Scope changes, update tools, and develop test scenarios to confirm the desired results.
• Curriculum Rule-Building - Construct, configure, and maintain curriculum rules (courses, transfer credit, etc.). Analyze and confirm that all curriculum rules are implemented and maintained accurately in university tools. Develop, document, and maintain best-practices and procedures for building and maintaining the above in adherence to university policies.
• Monitoring and Maintaining Accuracy - Monitor and sustain in-depth expertise regarding current CSU/CSULB policies and curriculum, including but not limited to all majors, premajors, minors, certificates, credential, General Education, and major declaration requirements.
• On-line System Testing - Test new releases developed by Oracle, Chancellor's Office, third-party vendors, etc. as they relate to university systems and reporting. Perform user testing for any changes to programs, including intensive regression testing for custom developments and upgrades to ensure quality, usability, and integrity of system data in support of the business needs of the university.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to understand complex academic curricula, including diverse majors and General Education requirements, and to interpret and apply academic and administrative policies. Skilled in analyzing user needs and translating them into effective business processes using PeopleSoft tools, with experience in updating, interpreting, and maintaining data integrity across information systems. Proven capability in testing, documenting, and enhancing advising tools to support university operations, while troubleshooting system issues and ensuring data quality. Adept at evaluating situations and recommending appropriate actions, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, and fostering collaborative relationships with Enrollment Services leadership, faculty, staff, and students. Committed to delivering respectful, empathetic customer service aligned with university values, maintaining clear documentation of roles and responsibilities, and supporting operational continuity and strategic outcomes.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in applicable field and two years of related work experience required.  

Physical Summary

• Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department

ES Student Records

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Nonexempt

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $4,156 - $4,425 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3,879 - $7,488 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.