Senior Resource Analyst

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

13h•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 .

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field.
Equivalent to five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible relevant experience.
Oversight and administration of a program with supervision and/or lead experience.
Advanced knowledge of data analysis, resource planning, and organizational operations, with the ability to evaluate and synthesize complex information related to class scheduling, space utilization, human resources, and financial activities.
Demonstrated skill in identifying trends, assessing resource needs, and developing data-driven recommendations that support strategic initiatives, operational effectiveness, and informed decision-making.
Expert skill in developing and enhancing reporting systems, dashboards, data visualizations, and analytical tools to support organizational objectives.
Ability to analyze business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement innovative solutions that increase efficiency, strengthen reporting capabilities, and support continuous process improvement across multiple functional areas.
Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, accounting principles, financial reconciliation, and fund administration.
Demonstrated ability to monitor and analyze complex budgets, reconcile multiple funding sources, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and fiscal guidelines while managing high-volume financial activity.
Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, evaluate budget performance, and prepare detailed financial, expenditure, and variance reports.
Ability to identify trends, assess fiscal impacts, develop actionable recommendations, and communicate financial information clearly to support strategic planning and resource allocation decisions.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related degree strongly preferred.
Knowledge and experience in dashboard creation, CFS Data Warehouse and a budgeting system preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops analytical tools and reporting solutions.
Performs complex budget and financial analysis.
Supports resource planning initiatives.
Provides technical consultation and training.
Advances process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making throughout Academic Affairs.
Manages complex projects that involve the intersectionality of the schedule of classes, space utilization, human resources, and financials for Academic Affairs.
Builds new systems, reports, and data visualizations at the request of the provost and other units.
Demonstrates advanced expertise in identifying, analyzing, and leveraging available resources to support new initiatives including financial, human, and space.
Oversees Academic Affairs discretionary accounts with a high degree of accuracy.
Provides complex analyses of allocations and expenditures, account reconciliation, monitoring budget to actuals, financial reporting, and variance reporting.
Performs other duties as assigned.