Programmer

CSU Careers • Long Beach, CA

21h

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Job Summary The Programmer Analyst will be a hands-on, technical member of the Student Administration Systems team responsible for implementing and maintaining software systems and interfaces to various student information systems including PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. This is an internal customer-facing role, and requires excellent prioritization, responsiveness, highly technical skills, along with excellent verbal communication skills. In keeping with the Enrollment Services values and competencies, the incumbent develops and maintains positive working relationships with both internal and external constituents. 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.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess a high level of proficiency in ERP systems, with preferred expertise in PeopleSoft tools, techniques, and related programming languages such as SQL, SQR, App Engine, Application Designer, PeopleCode, and PeopleTools, including debugging in a multi-tier distributed architecture.
• They should have working knowledge of PeopleSoft modules, particularly Campus Solutions and Student Administration, as well as familiarity with the UNIX environment.
• The candidate will demonstrate the ability to learn and support peripheral Student Administration applications, collaborate effectively with technical and functional peers, and share knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with excellent verbal and written communication, planning, organizing, and listening skills.
• The ideal candidate will maintain a safe work environment, communicate civilly with the University community, and treat all customers, students, faculty, and staff, with dignity, respect, empathy, fairness, and professionalism, in alignment with the university’s mission, values, and strategic vision.
• 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."
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Management, or similar degree and two years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support for users of the Student Administration systems including (but not limited to): CMS PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, DocOrigin, and CSLink based reports.
• Perform analysis, detailed program specification, programming, testing, and documentation to expand the functional scope of the Student Administration systems, in order to meet the business needs of the university.
• Collaborate with Systems and functional teams with Student Administration systems related enhancements and workflows.
• Provide support for third-party systems and applications related to Student Administration processing.
• Perform administrative aspects of development, testing, and documentation in accordance with campus and CMS Central policies.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off : Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans to suit your needs.
• Retirement Plans : Participation in CalPERS defined benefit plan and access to voluntary savings plans like 403(b), 401(k), and 457.
• Educational Benefits : Tuition fee waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Perks : Access to wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and various insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level