Business Analyst - Records & Advising
Listed on 2026-01-24
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, IT Business Analyst
Overview
CLASSIFICATION TITLE
:
Business Systems Analyst I
UNION CODE
: R09
TEMPORARY END DATE
:
This position is temporary and ends on or before December 31, 2026. Any continuation beyond December 31, 2026 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.
FT/PT
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Full-time
PAY PLAN
: 12-month
WORKPLACE TYPE
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On-site (work in-person at business location)
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE
:
Step 1 $ 5,787 - Step 4 $ 6,141
CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE
: $5,787 - $8,430
PAY BASIS
:
Monthly
BENEFITS
: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.
CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY
:
Open to all qualified applicants
Special Instructions To Applicant
FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION
, applications must be received by January 30, 2026
; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director of Enrollment Management Administration, the Business Systems Analyst I assists with entry-level functional and technical support for the People Soft Campus Solutions Student Records and Academic Advising modules. The incumbent works closely with IT staff, functional offices (e.g., Registrar, Advising, Academic Affairs), and external vendors to help gather business needs, understand system capabilities, and support the implementation of solutions.
This position helps users improve processes, troubleshoot straightforward issues, document functional requirements, assists with testing activities, and supports compliance with institutional and systemwide policies. The Analyst works on assignments of limited to moderate scope, building foundational knowledge of higher education student systems, business process analysis, and project coordination.
Business Systems Analysis & Support
- Assist functional stakeholders (Registrar’s Office, Undergraduate Advising, Colleges) in identifying and documenting business needs related to Student Records and Academic Advising.
- Review current pre-defined system configurations and processes to help identify basic gaps and recommend solutions.
- Translate straightforward business and technical requirements into draft functional specifications for developers or third-party vendors with guidance from senior staff.
- Participate in small-scale projects, enhancements, and upgrades related to student records and advising under direction from the Senior Director of Enrollment Management Administration.
Project & Process Improvement
- Support analysis efforts for projects aimed at improving workflows in student record-keeping, academic progress tracking, and advising services by gathering notes during meetings, documenting existing workflows exactly as described by stakeholders, preparing simple current-state workflow diagrams, and capturing user pain points
- Assist in documenting functional requirements, business processes, and data workflows.
- Help design and execute system and user acceptance testing for upgrades, patches, and new functionality by recording testing outcomes, identifying simple discrepancies, and logging issues in the designated tracking tool.
- Contribute to recommendations for improving advising and records processes, with oversight from senior team members.
Configuration & Reporting
- Assist with configuring and validating system settings within People Soft Student Records and Academic Advising, following established guidelines, by updating delivered values in tables, verifying term activation steps, or validating checklist items. Flag unexpected results for review.
- Perform routine data validation to support system accuracy and integrity.
- Create basic queries, reports, or dashboards using delivered People Soft tools and reporting solutions (e.g., PS Query, BI Publisher), with guidance as needed.
- Assist with Degree Audit and Academic Advisement Report maintenance and testing by performing basic testing of existing rules,…
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