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Training Program Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist II)
Job no: 559943
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Position Summary
Are you passionate about helping others learn, adapt, and succeed? San Diego State University is seeking a Training Program Analyst to shape the learning experiences that support business and financial operations across campus. In this role, you'll collaborate with campus partners to develop engaging training programs, improve business processes, and help the University successfully implement new systems and initiatives.
As a key member of the Audit & Continuous Improvement team, you'll support enterprise-wide training, organizational readiness, knowledge management, and change management efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to combine creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement while helping the SDSU community build confidence with new technologies and business processes.
Key Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate enterprise training programs that support business systems, onboarding, and professional development.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to support organizational readiness and successful implementation of new systems and processes.
• Manage training initiatives by coordinating learning resources, business process documentation, and knowledge management efforts across campus.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, gather stakeholder feedback, and recommend improvements that enhance learning and operational excellence.

Why Join Us

• Help shape how employees across SDSU learn, grow, and succeed.
• Be part of projects that improve campus operations and employee experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University on meaningful, campus-wide initiatives.
• Join a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and lifelong learning.
• Grow your career with outstanding benefits, professional development opportunities, and the resources of the California State University system.

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it's like to work at the CSU-watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU.
Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 2 days per week, following a training period during which on-site presence is required.

Department Summary
San Diego State University is a dynamic and exciting organization and is one of 22 campuses in the California State University (CSU) System. The Division of Business and Financial Affairs (BFA) is at the heart of some of the larger projects on campus in recent years, including the construction of Snapdragon Stadium, as well as the implementation of my.SDSU. As part of BFA, the Department of Financial Operations is responsible for the financial and budgetary controls and procedures of the University and is directly responsible to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. The Associate Vice President for Financial Operations has responsibility for Audit & Continuous Improvement, Budget and Finance, Division Care, Procure-to-Pay, Shared Services, and the University Controller's Office, which includes the University Bursar's Office, Tax, Accounting Services, Financial Reporting, and Financial Systems Management and Analysis.
The Audit & Continuous Improvement department serves as the center of excellence for audit, compliance, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement. The department manages non-GAAP compliance and programmatic audit activities and serves as the university liaison for audit engagements with the State of California, the California State University, the U.S. Department of Education, and other governing bodies and funding agencies, ensuring audits are conducted in accordance with university policies and regulatory requirements. In partnership with campus stakeholders, the department also leads initiatives that strengthen business operations through business process improvement, organizational change management, enterprise training, knowledge management, and process standardization, integrating audit findings, operational assessments, and best practices to improve efficiency, effectiveness, internal controls, compliance, customer service, and the successful adoption of university business systems and administrative initiatives.
For more information regarding the Audit department, click here.
Education and Experience
Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
Key Qualifications

• Experience with organizational change management and enterprise system implementations.
• Experience developing training programs, instructional materials, and business process documentation.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise business systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, CSUBUY/Jaggaer, Concur, CHRS, or similar ERP systems).

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Education, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience supporting enterprise system implementations and organizational change initiatives.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs in a higher education or public sector environment.
• Experience with CSU financial or human resource systems, including PeopleSoft CFS, CSUBUY (Jaggaer), Concur, Campus Solutions, or CHRS.
• Experience with business process improvement and project management methodologies.

Compensation and Benefits
San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.
Compensation:
Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department's budget and equity guidelines.

• Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 1 ($5,797 per month).
• Salary step placement for internal applicants will follow the CSUEU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,797 - $8,445 per month (Step 1 - Step 20).
• Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.
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.
Supplemental Information
Apply by August 2, 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is 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.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Eurick Hilario at echilario@sdsu.edu.
Advertised: Jul 17 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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