ORSP Administrative Analyst, Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Non-Exempt, Part time, Hourly, Temporary

Position Description

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general supervision of the Senior Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), with additional lead work direction from the ORSP management team and grant Principal Investigators, the ORSP Administrative Analyst (Analyst) performs varied administrative, analytical, and technical duties and provides day-to-day administration for ORSP administrative operations. The Analyst serves as a resource for faculty, administrator, staff, students, and community in diverse and moderate complex matters of policy, procedure, and practice by providing information; historical background and rationales. The Analyst is expected to use independent judgement to make decisions, interpret and apply policies and procedures, perform research when needed, prepare and analyze budgetary and other financial reports, provide support documentation, and provide general office assistance.

Key Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree and/or the 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.
• Experience supporting sponsored programs administration activities in a higher education environment and a general knowledge of public administration principles is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency of computers and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required.
• Knowledge of Google Suite, web publishing software, and PeopleSoft preferred.

Salary and Benefits

This is a part time, temporary, non-exempt position. The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $27.69 - $40.34 an hour (step 1 - step 20). Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 1 ($27.69 an hour).

Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.

About Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.

Education Code 89521

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.

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