Biological Sciences Fiscal Operations Analyst

Biological Sciences Fiscal Operations Analyst

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Located three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322‑acre campus serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

The purpose of this position is to oversee fiscal operations to support the Chair in the administration of the State and Foundation accounts of the Department. Oversee procurement and invoice payment requests and fiscal record and data integrity. Department lead for new processes including work order processes. Serve as departmental liaison for faculty, staff, and administrative offices on fiscal procedures, ensuring compliance with university policies.

• Oversee departmental fiscal accounting including state side grant funding, 49R Foundation, Research Foundation funding, and other departmental funding (IRA & Course Fees, Student Excellent Fees). Create and maintain spreadsheets for all funds administered by the Department of Biological Sciences.
• Serve as departmental liaison for faculty, staff, and administrative offices on fiscal procedures, ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Student Assistant hiring and monitoring – Post Federal Work Study Student Assistant positions on Career
  
  LINK, review applications, conduct interviews, and participate in the hiring process.
• Supervise and assign duties to FWS Students when hired. Oversee student onboarding process and ensure new hires are entered into the system.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related experience required.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,799 (Step
  1) – $6,992 (Step 20) per month.

• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Up to 24 vacation days per year, 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  CalPERS defined benefit plan and voluntary savings plans (403(b), 401(k), 457).
• Educational Benefits:
  Tuition fee waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Confidential counseling and support services.
• Additional Perks:
  Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, life, disability, and pet insurance.

Experience with People Soft, Data Warehouse, and MS Office. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse groups. Solid accounting and analytical abilities to manage department budgets and apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in performing complex fiscal tasks. Ability to interpret and apply detailed policies and procedures, resolve fiscal and travel‑related issues, and work efficiently under continuous interruptions. Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to handle complex financial processes are essential.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB 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, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application. Be sure to fill out all sections of the application completely and accurately. Your application will determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Sedentary work – Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects (10 pounds or less).