Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Resource and Operations Analyst provides comprehensive support in budget, operations, human resources, and project management. This role serves as a central resource for Enrollment Management units, overseeing fiscal operations, coordinating business planning and reporting, and ensuring compliance with university and CSU policies. The incumbent manages complex administrative processes, supports strategic initiatives, and plays a key role in operational planning, resource management, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee budget operations, including forecasting, expense tracking, and financial reporting
• Support development and administration of fiscal services, ensuring compliance with university and CSU policies
• Coordinate procurement processes, including purchase requests, contracts, and vendor relations
• Lead and support project management efforts, including planning, implementation, tracking, and reporting
• Provide operational oversight and lead direction to administrative staff
• Support human resources processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance tracking, and personnel actions
• Coordinate business plan development, updates, and forecasting across Enrollment Management units
• Monitor timelines and deadlines for administrative operations, including training and compliance requirements
• Support space planning and office logistics within the Student Services Center
• Provide customer service and respond to inquiries from students, staff, and external partners
• Develop reports, presentations, and documentation to support leadership decision-making

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Strong knowledge of program administration principles, practices, and methods
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, including the ability to organize and handle multiple priorities
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, business writing, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to compose correspondence and reports
• Ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees and external agencies
• Must possess excellent customer service, including active listening, ability to develop positive working relationships and follow up
• Ability to organize complex projects into milestone events and dates
• Knowledge of university methods, procedures, and practices
• Ability to research and evaluate policies, programs, and procedures as well as make recommendations
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and basic methods for research and statistical analysis
• Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved
• Ability to effectively lead meetings, provide training, and plan events
• Ability to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of emergency procedures and programs
• Ability to create and sustain a team of diverse individuals

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training
• Four (4) years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative duties in Higher Education
• One (1) year of project coordination experience
• Experience applying basic methods and procedures for research and statistical analysis
• Experience supporting a high-volume customer service-oriented office

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,528/month - $7,499/month (Step 7 – Step 14)
CSU Salary Range: $5,797/month - $8,445/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: March 20, 2026 through April 5, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, 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 offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.