Job Title

Budget Analyst III

Classification

Budget Analyst III

AutoReqId

552926

Department

Housing-Administration

Division

Vice President, Student Affairs Office

Salary Range

Classification Range $5,877 - $8,561 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,877 - $7,500 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

Living on campus is an excellent way to enhance your experience at Cal State Fullerton. Being a member of a living and learning community can help strengthen both your personal growth and academic success. You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, attend educational, cultural, and social programs, and interact more closely with faculty and university staff members. Cal State Fullerton currently provides residence hall and apartment style living for approximately 2,200 students that is safe, clean and very convenient. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Budget Analyst III. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, Housing and Residential Engagement, the Budget Analyst III independently performs the technical budget analysis and reporting work required to administer the revenue, operating and capital budgets for all cost centers within Housing and Residential Engagement. Serves as a budget advisor to Housing and Residential Engagement staff; assists with short and long-term budget administration, planning, and analysis coordinates training sessions for staff on budget tracking including system access and security; communicates information related to budget administration policies and procedures both in writing and verbally, as needed.

The Budget Analyst III processes, records, maintains, tracks, and reconciles the revenue and expenditures for all Housing and Residential Engagement accounts with the Common Financial System and the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation reporting systems; resolves discrepancies; develops revenue and expenditure reports; monitors budgets transfers; develops and maintains salary projections; and processes the monthly Payroll and reconciles with the Payroll Expenditure Reports.

The Budget Analyst III serves as a strategic advisor to the Associate Director for Administration and Conference Services along with the Executive Director for Housing and Residential Engagement with the complex financial forecasts, projections, and analysis needed for the department. Assists in monitoring the hiring processes within the department as it pertains to budgeting and prepares mid-year as well as year-end financial statements and reports. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four 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. Working independently under general supervision, performs advanced budget analysis work by exercising lead oversight for most projects and responsibilities. Applies advanced knowledge or expertise to recommend and implement strategic plans and initiatives. Demonstrates advanced discernment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. In collaboration with management, oversees, assesses, formulates, and evaluates programs, policies, and procedures. Decision-making is based on budget analysis best practices; relevant regulations; advanced experience; and university goals and practices. Work is focused on ensuring alignment with overall objectives. Handles multiple work priorities and may provide lead work direction with accountability for results. Advanced knowledge of financial, budgetary, and accounting principles and practices. Thorough knowledge of the purpose, functions, and fiscal organization of the campus(es). Thorough knowledge of the principles of position control and budgetary alignment. Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, administrative personnel, fiscal management, and cash-flow management. Advanced knowledge of research techniques and statistical principles and procedures. Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn the financial structure and financial procedures of the university. Ability to analyze and review the campus budgets and financial practices, and present complex budget information in a clear, concise, and professional manner, analyze situations accurately, and develop an effective course of action. Advanced analytical skills in order to evaluate and interpret data to develop sound conclusions and recommendations. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present information and ideas and advise managers, staff, and faculty regarding budgeting policies and procedures. Ability to effectively mentor or lead the work of others.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration or a related field. Previous CSU experience, especially in a budget/administration and/or housing related position is highly desirable.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees