Assistant Program Analyst

RECRUITMENT ID: 209 RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas). Chico State Enterprises (CSE) provides specialized business services to support Chico State University’s innovative research programs, community partnerships, entrepreneurial projects and other education- related activities. Funded by public and private grants, contracts and gifts, CSE is a rapidly expanding organization with annual revenues of $79 million supporting 2000 full and part-time faculty, students, and staff. We are seeking a highly collaborative individual with strong interpersonal skills to join the dynamic Sponsored Projects Team. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under general supervision, serve as a member of a team of professionals to assist in daily transaction processing and tracking pertaining to the fiscal and general administrative management of grants, contracts, gifts and other discretionary funds. The position exercises independent judgment and discretion in assisting faculty, project directors, and staff in providing assistance and addressing questions and issues. Exercise a high level of excellent customer service and communication skills in facilitating business with CSE and operating within a fast-paced environment. Utilizing CSE business enterprise software, assist CSE Program Analysts, project directors and/or their staff with the preparation and/or review of documentation required for daily business transactions including check requests, procurements, P-Card activity, travel, and HR activity. Track services and transactions to ensure processing is smooth and timely. Coordinate with other administrative units to assist project directors with timely and compliant transaction processing. Interpret and apply CSE and campus policies and procedures. Secure and maintain documentation for audits. With supervisor approval, participate in ongoing professional development. Other duties as assigned. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Requires two years of related work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the functions described above. Bachelor's degree preferred. General knowledge of financial record keeping, basic accounting principles, accounts payable and receivable, proficiency with the use of spreadsheets, and familiarity with the use of automated accounting systems and other computer applications. This position requires the ability to work independently with only general supervision, exercise judgment and work well with others on and off the campus. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and work effectively as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Microsoft Office software. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Chico State Enterprises 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 Chico State Enterprises employee who was conditionally offered the position. BENEFITS: Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; 14 paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to your 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%). HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, submit the following documents by September 16, 2024. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered. Resume BY DROP BOX: https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/3b27fd6eb4dc4c068fd36770c69f89e4 BY EMAIL: csejobs@csuchico.edu Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 pm on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a non- profit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at- will. : Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. It is the Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.