Academic Affairs Resource Analyst

Job no: 554300
Work type: Staff
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,330 (Step
2) to $5,488 (Step
3)
* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule

* CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: January 21, 2026
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

Under the general supervision of the Academic Affairs Budget Officer, the Academic Affairs Resource Analyst I performs a wide variety of complex administrative and technical duties in the day-to-day operations of the Division. Assigned duties cover financial, operational, policy and program research, reporting, evaluation, and analysis.

• Prepares, processes, and reviews documents, including, but not limited to: budget, revenue and expense transfers; requisitions, purchase orders and invoices; payment forms; position funding forms; payroll adjustments; chart field requests; fund requests and updates; and Human Resources documents. Ensures proper application of CSU and campus accounting, budget, finance, and other applicable policies and best practices.
• Conducts data analysis utilizing multiple campus databases to support operational and strategic decision-making. Extracts, organizes, and refines data to ensure accuracy and consistency. Formats and presents data in a clear, structured manner and develops customized reports based on specific requests. Designs data visualizations to effectively communicate insights. Disseminates, collects, and analyzes annual and one-time budget requests.
• Supports the Academic Affairs Resource Analyst II in monitoring and reconciling expenses for the Offices of the Provost, Academic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, Graduate Studies and Research, and Undergraduate Studies and Student Success to ensure expenditures are within budget limits. Provides support to other analysts in the Division as needed.
• Audits business processes and recommends changes…