Lead DPR Systems Analyst (CSU Only)

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

1d•$7,284 - $8,705•Hybrid

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun . Major Duties Under the general supervision of the Assistant Registrar, the Lead DPR Systems Analyst supports degree audit programming, policy interpretation, and system enhancements while ensuring accurate curriculum encoding and compliance. The incumbent resolves discrepancies, consults with campus partners, contributes to system upgrades, and maintains documentation and training that promote consistency, accuracy, and effective audit operations. Programs and maintains rules for all undergraduate transfer coursework, including international courses. Ensures that all undergraduate majors, General Education requirements, University requirements, and degree requirements are accurately encoded within uAchieve/DPR (Degree Progress Report) to support student progression and graduation eligibility. Resolves complex audit discrepancies and collaborates with the DPR credential coordinator on advanced coding issues. Interprets academic policy and ensures consistent application within the degree audit system. Writes and maintains UACH/DPR procedures and documentation. Performs other duties as assigned. NOTE: To view the full position description, including all of the required qualifications, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://mycsun.box.com/s/1ojabejhv9z42rzx3bnefgn8r0mghyto

Requirements

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience, which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Advanced knowledge of degree audit systems (e.g., uAchieve/DPR) and academic program structures, with the ability to interpret complex curriculum requirements, translate academic policy into system logic, and ensure accurate encoding of majors, General Education, and university requirements to support student progression and graduation eligibility.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research transfer coursework, evaluate course equivalencies, and resolve complex audit discrepancies.
Demonstrated ability to apply policy, code exceptions (e.g., substitutions, waivers), and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners on advanced system and compliance issues.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to consult effectively with academic and administrative stakeholders, clearly explain complex General Education and university requirements, and respond to student and campus inquiries with accuracy, clarity, and professionalism.
Working knowledge of academic policy interpretation and student information systems, with the ability to collaborate with Information Technology staff on system analysis, testing, and implementation of enhancements, ensuring consistent application of policies within degree audit and planning tools.

Responsibilities

Supports degree audit programming, policy interpretation, and system enhancements while ensuring accurate curriculum encoding and compliance.
Resolves discrepancies, consults with campus partners, contributes to system upgrades, and maintains documentation and training that promote consistency, accuracy, and effective audit operations.
Programs and maintains rules for all undergraduate transfer coursework, including international courses.
Ensures that all undergraduate majors, General Education requirements, University requirements, and degree requirements are accurately encoded within uAchieve/DPR (Degree Progress Report) to support student progression and graduation eligibility.
Resolves complex audit discrepancies and collaborates with the DPR credential coordinator on advanced coding issues.
Interprets academic policy and ensures consistent application within the degree audit system.
Writes and maintains UACH/DPR procedures and documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.