Senior Business Services Analyst - SEMSA Business Services

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

3d•$77,256 - $90,516

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, the Senior Business Services Analyst provides specialized administrative, fiscal, consultative and analytical support for the division. This position assists in the accurate and timely completion of budget development and financial processes; gathers and provides financial and statistical information; and analyzes financial data, patterns and projections. The incumbent leads or coordinates complex and long-term projects supporting division-wide initiatives and presents information and ideas in written or presentation form. The Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (SEMSA) promotes student success throughout the Cal Poly experience by providing Learn by Doing opportunities, delivering innovative student-centered programs, supporting personal growth, encouraging lifelong connections, and empowering all students within a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. Student Affairs Administration is responsible for the oversight of services that support the division in operational effectiveness and enhancing the student experience. Student Affairs Business Services is responsible for the central administration for divisional business services, including operations, finance, and human resources. This unit supports the Vice President of SEMSA to provide oversight of the University's vital student support services. The incumbent is required to interact at the highest levels within the university organization, often in highly sensitive, interpersonal situations.

Requirements

Working knowledge of financial, budgetary, and accounting principles, practices, and best practices applicable to public higher education.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, administrative personnel, fiscal management, and cash-flow management.
Working knowledge of Cal Poly and CSU policies and procedures for budget and financial activities, including Campus Administrative Policies (CAP), Collective Bargaining Agreements, Executive Orders, and Coded Memoranda.
Ability to quickly learn and apply new or updated policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to fiscal issues.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to gather, interpret, and assess financial and administrative data and information from a variety of sources to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to define problem areas, collect data, perform preliminary analyses, make appropriate recommendations, and prepare clear and concise analytical comments.
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two 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.
Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Provides specialized administrative, fiscal, consultative and analytical support for the division.
Assists in the accurate and timely completion of budget development and financial processes.
Gathers and provides financial and statistical information.
Analyzes financial data, patterns and projections.
Leads or coordinates complex and long-term projects supporting division-wide initiatives.
Presents information and ideas in written or presentation form.
Interacts at the highest levels within the university organization, often in highly sensitive, interpersonal situations.