Financials Business Systems Analyst (Analyst / Programmer, Career)

Position Summary

Join SDSU’s dynamic Information Technology Division as a Business Systems Analyst and become a key player in supporting and enhancing our Oracle E-Business Suite Financial System, Oracle WebCenter Imaging, and custom APEX applications. In this role, you'll collaborate directly with Financial Operations teams, translating complex business needs into smart technical solutions that keep our campus systems running smoothly. You'll be a problem-solver, systems thinker, communicator, and collaborator while supporting users, improving workflows, and ensuring our financial tech stack is optimized and efficient. If you love digging into analysis of data, streamlining processes, and being a trusted tech partner, this is your opportunity to shine!

Some of the key responsibilities for this role include :

• Partner with stakeholders to understand and solve technical and business challenges
• Provide support and enhancements to SDSU’s Oracle financial systems and APEX applications
• Analyze data, configure modules, and manage file automations between systems
• Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues and system process failures
• Build technical roadmaps from evolving or ambiguous requirements
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support end users with training, guidance, and timely issue resolution
• and much more! If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy working at the intersection of business and technology, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Information

Department Summary

The purpose of the Information Technology (IT) Division is to provide the technology that empowers SDSU’s success. The IT Division comprises several departments and areas, all sharing the mission to leverage people and technology in support of SDSU’s commitment to innovative teaching, research, and service. The IT Division is led by the Chief Information Officer, who is ultimately responsible for developing the long-term infrastructure, services, and strategy necessary to support the University’s mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. The IT Division has the stewardship responsibility for core IT assets on campus and the obligation to provide the services, training, and community-building necessary to realize the benefits of those investments across the San Diego State University community. The IT Division comprises 184 staff members and 28 administrators.

The ERP Systems unit within the Information Technology Division leads and supports critical enterprise-level transactional systems for the university. These systems include my.SDSU (PeopleSoft) Campus Solutions, PeopleSoft HCM, Oracle E-Business Suite for financials, Hyland OnBase Imaging and Workflow, and other related and legacy systems in use. ERP Systems is collectively responsible for database administration, analysis and development, application system administration, and application security.

For more information regarding the IT Division, click here.

Education and Experience

To enter this classification, a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in applications programming and systems analysis and related programming support functions is a prerequisite. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree, preferably in computer science or business, or equivalent training and applied experience. Foundation knowledge and skills for the Analyst / Programmer, depending on the position assignment, may include working knowledge of a specific industry standard applications programming language and knowledge of standard systems analysis techniques.

Key Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $8,086 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range : $5,158 - $12,730 per month.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.