Administrative Analyst for Academic Affairs (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I)

  • San Diego State University
  • San Diego, California
  • Jul 09, 2024
Administrative Analysis and Research Clerical and Administrative Support

Job Description

Position Summary

The Administrative Analyst for Academic Affairs reports to the Associate Dean and is responsible for supporting the daily operation of the academic affairs function in the College. Many of the academic affairs activities are centralized in the Dean’s Office. These include processes related to faculty personnel and workload, class schedule, faculty development, accreditation, curriculum, and new program development. Responsibilities of the Analyst include establishing timelines, managing workflows, and coordinating and communicating with college faculty, staff, department chairs, and administrators to assure that academic affairs processes operate successfully and that deadlines are met. The Analyst also collects and analyzes data and prepares written reports and recommendations related to the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of College academic affairs processes and their continuous improvement. Additionally, the Analyst serves as one of the College’s key liaisons with the University’s Office for Faculty Advancement, Enrollment Services and Analytic Studies & Institutional Research concerning academic affairs policies and procedures.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated 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.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Fowler College of Business (FCB) consists of one school and four academic departments (Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management, and Marketing), a Dean, an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, an Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives, an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, a College Operations Manager/Director of Resource Management, a Director of Marketing & Communications, a Director for Graduate Programs, a Director for Undergraduate Programs, a Director for the Career Management Center, a Director for Assessment, and a Managing Director for the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business.

FCB is an instructional unit of San Diego State University, administered by the Dean. The Dean’s Office is responsible for the creation, implementation, and continued support of the instructional, research, and development processes in the College.

For more information regarding the Fowler College of Business, click here .

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 foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Key Qualifications
  • Abilities to initiate, organize, and plan work and projects including handling multiple priorities and working under deadline pressures.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison and resource person for the Dean's Office with faculty, departments and other on-campus units.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in all matters.
  • Proficient in utilizing Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, and Excel on a PC.
  • Experience and knowledge in the application of computer databases and presentation programs.
  • Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to small groups.
  • Thorough knowledge of CSU and SDSU academic affairs policies and procedures is preferred.
  • Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to and impacting the academic affairs function within a College and academic department setting is preferred.
  • Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to academic affairs programs and administrative processes is preferred.
  • Knowledge of AdAstra software and my.SDSU is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,700 per month.

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.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,379 - $7,922 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on July 22, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by July 21, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu.

Advertised: Jul 08 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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