Admissions Systems Cal State Apply Module Lead

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Long Beach, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$7,284–$10,611 Per Year

SKILLS

Academic Research, Administrative Policies, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Business Processes, Calculators, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Content Management Systems (CMS), Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Educational Technology, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, Funding, Health Plan, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Mentoring, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Requirements Management, Safety/Work Safety, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Usability Engineering, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Long Beach, CA

POSTED

Today

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSU system-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California's future-offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
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Job Summary

This position provides primary, hands-on leadership for campus Cal State Apply functionality, overseeing the configuration, annual cycle setup, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of all Cal State Apply processes and integrations. The role also provides secondary support for key components of the CMS Admissions (AD) Module, including SLATE (CRM), decision processing, transcript workflows, and applicant self-service functions to ensure alignment between Cal State Apply and campus admissions operations. The incumbent applies advanced technical and functional expertise to translate business needs into system specifications, resolve system issues, and coordinate solutions with technical teams and the Chancellor's Office. Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary campus lead for Cal State Apply functionality, including annual cycle setup, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and coordination with the Chancellor's Office, CSULB Leadership, Student Administration Systems, and Admissions units. Update List Manager rules and Export and Report Manager setup as needed.
Coordinate related online functionality that depends on or interacts with Cal State Apply, including the PeopleSoft Admissions Module, and supplemental document workflows (e.g., CRM (Slate), Imaging System (OnBase), and other 3rd party systems as the need arises). Perform manual search/match for applications that have errors in automated search/match and resolve any related application posting errors.
Ensures operational integrity and continuity by maintaining detailed descriptions of responsibilities, ranging from daily tasks to strategic activities and outcomes, and makes them available to supervisor. Maintain regular updates to admissions systems documentation for overall system procedures to ensure knowledge sharing across teams.
Ensures quality, usability, and integrity, of system data by working within approved processes and testing procedures.
Carry out special assignments as directed by supervisor, Director, and/or AVP Enrollment Services

Department

ES Admissions

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Business Systems Analyst III

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

Hiring Rate: The hiring rate for this position is $7,284 (Step 1) per month .
CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $7,284 (Step 1) - $10,611 (Step 20) per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate maintains a safe and respectful work environment, communicates effectively and professionally with the University community, and demonstrates strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills. They possess thorough knowledge of online student information, imaging, admissions, and transcript systems, with proven ability to analyze user needs, translate them into detailed technical specifications, and design, implement, and maintain complex technical rules supporting business processes. This candidate is adept at analyzing data requirements, researching data availability, and developing end-user reports using reporting tools such as Crystal or Query. They bring subject matter expertise in admissions and transcript software, apply academic and administrative policies accurately, and exercise sound judgment while working independently with minimal direction. Additionally, they establish strong working relationships, coordinate workflows effectively, and lead, train, mentor, and collaborate successfully with both technical and non-technical staff.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Educational Technology, or related field and four years of related work experience required.

Application Procedures

Click "Apply Now" to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects (10 pounds or less).

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB 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, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's 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.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, 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 prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Advertised: Apr 17 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 27 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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