Campus:
Northridge

Job ID: 527491

Job Title:
System Analyst

Appointment Type:
Probationary

Time Base:
Full-Time

Date Posted:
May 16, 2023

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Description:
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:

Major Duties
Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Systems in Enrollment Services (ES), the System Analyst provides ongoing systems/functional support for the student data systems used in ES. The incumbent runs daily, weekly, and monthly reports/queries for departments within ES and makes user specified changes to any of those queries.

Aids in the daily and weekly download of data in bulk from third party vendors and uploads that data into PeopleSoft in areas such as applications, electronic transcripts, diploma orders, etc.

Collaborates with end-users to identify department needs and assists in the development and documentation of system processes and procedures.

Provides system maintenance and tests Peoplesoft, Target X CRM, Common Management System (CMS), and Information Technology (IT) upgrades, fixes, and enhancements to ensure data integrity and sure the modifications are compliant with ES departmental policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE:

Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field.

Certification training and applied experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis up to two years.

Equivalent to six months of full-time, progressively responsible field-related experience, preferably in performing data analysis or related experience using PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Student Records system.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

General knowledge of: programming and testing methods and techniques for software applications like PeopleSoft and system analysis for Higher Education student data; general knowledge of specific industry standard applications programming language and of standard systems analysis techniques; and generally accepted documentation methods. Thorough knowledge of PC/MAC based web browsers and related tools.

Ability and specialized skills to: analyze problems; propose effective solutions; understand functional and procedural requirements; relate solutions to management, technical staff, and users; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; make presentations; conduct meetings; provide user training; and prepare programming and user documentation. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers, faculty, staff, students and the campus community.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.

Classification / grade: 0400 / Analyst/Programmer / 1

The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $3713 - $4264 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3713 - $7149 per month.

HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.

REG: This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.

The position allows telecommuting for up to 5 days a week; however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

Applications received through May 29, 2023, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.

This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers

The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.