Assignment Analyst (Housing Operations Professional II)

Position Summary

San Diego State University is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Assignment Analyst to support housing operations with a focus on occupancy management and procurement activities. This role ensures effective housing processes strong financial oversight and responsive service for students and campus stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Occupancy Management
• Oversee housing applications room assignments move-in/move-out procedures payment operations and scheduling for housing facilities.
• Analyze occupancy trends recommend projections and budgets and evaluate housing exemption requests.
• Monitor student contracts address complaints and coordinate special accommodation needs in collaboration with campus departments.
• Provide work direction and training to housing support staff and contribute to process and policy improvements.
• Procurement Management
• Monitor housing-related expenses forecast operational needs and ensure financial policy compliance.
• Support budget development contract review financial reporting and vendor coordination.
• Maintain inventory process purchases and manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and accurate recordkeeping.
• Collaborate with finance and administrative teams to implement cost-saving strategies and ensure procurement efficiency.

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in shaping the student housing experience at SDSU.
• Apply your strengths in data analysis budgeting and customer service.
• Collaborate across functional teams in a mission-driven university setting.
• Contribute to operational excellence in a dynamic student-centered environment.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base) benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated as 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 1 day per week following a training period during which on-site presence is required.

Department Summary

The Division of Business and Financial Affairs is responsible for ensuring a safe productive campus environment while providing the highest quality service in support of academic excellence through thoughtful stewardship of financial technological infrastructure and human resources at San Diego State University.

The Office of Housing Administration (OHA) is a self-funded operation responsible for planning providing and administering housing operations services and facilities with over 100 employees and more than 150 student assistants. With an annual operating budget exceeding $159 million OHA provides housing for over 9000 students live-in professional staff and faculty across 25 residential buildings totaling more than 2 million square feet of residential facilities. OHA also operates SDSU-IV housing at the Imperial Valley campus. OHA manages the operation of residence halls apartments and conference and event partnership with the Residential Education Office (REO) OHA supports the educational mission of the university while providing the business operations for all housing-related functions ensuring a high-quality environment that enhances the student educational experience.

For more information regarding the Office of Housing Administration click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelors degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Key Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of housing operations and policies.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Working knowledge of student organizations collegiate policies and communications.
• Strong organizational skills to plan organize and prioritize multiple projects and large operations.
• Ability to communicate with students parents and families in a sensitive manner while maintaining confidentiality.
• Knowledge of FERPA and related privacy laws with the ability to apply them in managing and safeguarding university housing information.
• Advanced skills on Excel and/or Google Spreadsheet.
• Experience utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiencies in occupancy management processes including forecasting error reduction and data-driven decision making.
• Prior university housing experience preferred.
• Prior Oracle (PeopleSoft) and StarRez experience preferred.
• Valid California Drivers License preferred.

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 departments budget and equity guidelines.

• Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 1 ($4617) for qualified candidates.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4617 $6727 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.

SDSUs 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 Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs 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 November 30 2025 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 persons identity and authorization to work in the United States which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration Reform and Control Act.

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 Sophia Faulk at .