Entry Level Peoplesoft Campus Solution Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

The Office of the Registrar is seeking an Academic Advisement Systems Analyst to support and enhance its academic advising systems. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving degree audit and academic planning tools, ensuring accurate and efficient advising processes for students, faculty, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze academic policies and translate them into system configurations
• Maintain and update degree audit and advising systems (PeopleSoft)
• Test system updates and ensure accuracy of advising tools
• Troubleshoot issues and provide functional support
• Collaborate with campus partners, IT, and academic departments
• Create documentation and provide training to users

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Understanding of higher education academic structures, including majors, minors, options, and complex general education requirements, as well as federal, state, and institutional (e.g., CSU, SJSU, Title 5) policies and procedures impacting degree requirements
• Ability to evaluate complex academic rules, integrate and interpret data, identify issues, and develop effective solutions using sound reasoning and strategic thinking
• Proven ability to ensure precision in system configuration, degree audit logic, and data validation in a detail-oriented environment
• Advanced understanding of relational databases, ERP systems (preferably PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Academic Advisement), and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and related software applications
• Ability to perform detailed coding, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation to maintain and enhance advising tools; ensure accuracy of system configurations through data analysis
• Capacity to adjust to evolving academic policies, technological changes, and institutional priorities; able to independently plan, organize, and coordinate work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with faculty, staff, and peers across departments, fostering cooperation to achieve shared goals
• Ability to make independent decisions, exercise sound judgment, and apply creativity and innovation to develop new approaches for addressing complex issues
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training
• Four years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in higher education
• Experience interpreting degree requirements as a graduation evaluator, academic advisor, curriculum specialist, or other related professional positions
• Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules such as Student Records, Curriculum Management, and the Academic Advising module; other comparable Student Information System software will be considered
• Experience with PeopleSoft Query, other SIS Query, or SQL
• Experience in developing and maintaining documentation for a program, process, or system
• Experience working with Title V and California State University curriculum policies, including General Education

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,400/month - $6,792/month (Step 6 - Step 9)
CSU Salary Range: $5,797/month - $8,445/month (Step 1 - Step 20)
San Jose State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends 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. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, 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 CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.
SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)
All San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San Jose State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.