Job Overview

Under general direction, the Business & Data Utilization Analyst (BDUA) undertakes broad and complex studies with little or no supervision. This position provides expertise and leadership for analytical studies projects that include collecting and analyzing data and developing processes to support Academic Affairs leadership’s planning, management and decision making. The BDUA is detail oriented and intellectually curious, with strong analytical skills and the ability to tactfully present solutions enabling the resolution and prevention of problems within Academic Affairs. This position contributes to the success of the University by conducting objective analysis to identify the key drivers influencing student success, business operations, the interrelated policies/procedures, and operational performance.

The BDUA will be knowledgeable of organizational projects and processes and will be able to identify potential practices that may be negatively impacting the University and those that will benefit from creative support. The BDUA provides recommendations and training to administrative leadership within the organization. The position works closely with constituents of Academic Affairs and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions; support and develop a full cycle of assigned analytics/reporting projects; determine functional report requirements, develop the technical specifications, and design, develop, test, and maintain reports and dashboards. The BDUA is responsible for recommending topics for study and analysis, for determining and outlining the general project plans, and for recognizing when problems encountered are significant enough to call to the attention of the Vice Provost.

The position will also participate in the planning, coordination, and implementation of campus-wide data and analytics products as needed. The application environment includes the campus student information system, Oracle data warehouse, open source, as well as custom or purchased software systems to support the needs of the University. This position acts as a liaison with a variety of other administrative and support offices on campus by coordination, researching, processing, recommending, analyzing/evaluating, and reviewing various processes, documents and reports.

In addition, the incumbent will work closely with functional area leads, Institutional Planning and Analysis, and Instructional and Information Technology Services to provide data analysis and reporting to enable data driven decision making and consult on the development of campus-wide data strategy, helping to set goals and priorities based on campus need.

Position Summary

Business and Data Utilization Analyst (Associate, Academic and Institutional Studies III)

This is a full-time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,950 to $9,000 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $7,950 - $14,381 per month

This position is offered under the CSU classification and salary structure in effect at the time of posting. Please note that the CSU compensation system for this classification will transition to a step-based structure following implementation effective October 1, 2025. Employees in this classification will move to the step system and (new classification) after hire, in accordance with CSU guidelines.

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.

This position is required to work in person on campus.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on September 16, 2025.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment 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.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html.

Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).