The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 23 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and 477,000 students. Half of the CSU's students transfer from California Community Colleges.
Created in 1960, the mission of the CSU is to provide high-quality, affordable education to meet the ever-changing needs of California. With its commitment to quality, opportunity and student success, the CSU is renowned for superb teaching, innovative research and for producing job-ready graduates.
Each year, the CSU awards more than 132,000 degrees. One in every 20 Americans holding a college degree is a graduate of the CSU and our alumni are 4 million strong.
The Confidential Analyst performs complex administrative and analytical functions to support faculty affairs operations, including personnel and labor relations matters.
The incumbent manages sensitive documentation, coordinates meetings, and ensures compliance with university policies and collective bargaining agreements.
What you need
Candidates must have at least one year of general office experience and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills are required for this role.
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Job No:563299; 10/18/2026
Faculty Affairs Confidential Analyst
Confidential Office Support II
Faculty Affairs
Salary Range: $3,686 - $6,704/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary: $4,931/Monthly)
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; non-exempt
classification.
Essential Functions: Under the general supervision of the Provost’s designee in
the Office of Faculty Affairs, the Confidential Analyst performs a broad range
of complex, confidential administrative and analytical functions in support of
Faculty Affairs operations, programs, and initiatives. The incumbent
independently coordinates and supports confidential faculty personnel and labor
relations matters; researches, analyzes, prepares, reviews, and maintains
sensitive documents and records; coordinates meetings and administrative
processes; monitors critical deadlines and required actions; and provides
administrative and operational support to Faculty Affairs leadership. The
position requires the regular handling of highly sensitive and confidential
information involving employee grievances, collective bargaining agreements,
investigations, litigation, faculty personnel actions, and other matters related
to employer-employee relations. The incumbent exercises independent judgment,
discretion, diplomacy, and a high degree of confidentiality in performing
assigned responsibilities. The Confidential Analyst collaborates with faculty,
administrators, colleges, academic departments, Human Resources Management,
labor representatives, and other campus stakeholders to facilitate effective
operations, ensure timely coordination of administrative processes, and support
compliance with applicable California State University (CSU) policies,
procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Required Qualifications & Experience: Minimum of one year of general office
experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated experience independently performing administrative and analytical
assignments requiring sound judgment, initiative, accuracy, and attention to
detail. Working knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and standard
office technology, including Microsoft Office applications and electronic
records management and scheduling systems. Thorough knowledge of English
grammar, spelling, punctuation, and business correspondence. Knowledge of
administrative procedures and the ability to interpret and apply established
policies, procedures, and guidelines. Strong organizational, analytical,
written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to research, gather,
analyze, organize, and present information clearly, accurately, and effectively.
Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments;
meet established deadlines; exercise sound judgment and discretion; and adapt to
changing operational needs. Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and
confidential information with professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty,
administrators, staff, labor representatives, and other campus constituents. The
incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a
multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal
records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be
offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued
employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position. A task may
be included as part of the interview process.
California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State
of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date
of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU
Out-of-State Employment Policy
[https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/] prohibits the hiring
of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Desired Qualifications: Experience providing confidential administrative or
analytical support in a university, public-sector, human resources, faculty
affairs, labor relations, or similarly complex organizational environment.
Knowledge of CSU and University policies, procedures, and regulations related to
faculty personnel matters. Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements,
including the CSU/CF A Unit 3 agreement and other agreements applicable to
Faculty Affairs operations. Experience coordinating confidential meetings,
preparing reports and correspondence, tracking deadlines, and supporting
personnel-related processes. Demonstrated ability to identify operational
issues, analyze information, recommend solutions, and improve administrative
processes.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and will
continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an
adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL
STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN
LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.
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 revised July 21, 2017, as
a condition of employment.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law,
California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in
which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance,
civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To
that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without
regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability,
national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual
orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a
multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting.
The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with
a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided
to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment
process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an
undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.
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