Oral and Public History Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Non-Exempt)

Job Description

Job Title

Oral and Public History Analyst

Classification

Administrative Analyst/Specialist Non-Exempt

Auto Req. ID

563389

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,799 - $6,992 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,799 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History (COPH) within the Division of Academic Affairs is a component of the Department of History and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Cal State Fullerton, preserving and sharing the stories of individuals and communities through oral history research and public history projects. With an extensive archive of recorded interviews, COPH supports student learning, community engagement, and historical preservation while connecting local stories to broader regional, national, and global perspectives. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Oral and Public History Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Non-Exempt). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Oral and Public History Analyst will be a support for faculty, staff, and visitors within the Center for Oral and Public History (COPH). Oversees and leads the administrative staff with day-to-day operations. Leads the planning and execution of COPH's events and fundraisers, including assisting with commencement. Under the direction of the Director of COPH, the Analyst serves as the primary contact for the Center’s budget and financial records. Maintains financial records, orders supply, and equipment. Processes check requests and purchase orders. Under the direction of the Director, the Analyst provides estimates for oral history projects and collects payments for services that the COPH provides. Supports the processing of invoices, makes deposits, reconciles procurement cards, and processes travel request and reimbursements for faculty and staff. Maintains and strategizes the COPH's website and social media presence, which includes selecting projects and narrators to highlight. Leads and completes the editing and postings for COPH's monthly podcast. Leads editing and audit checking transcribed interviews, indexing, annotating bibliographies, and writing summaries of interviews. Using a common software program like Microsoft Publisher or Adobe lnDesign, the Analyst provides the layout and coordinates the information for the COPH' s biennial report. Under direction, the COPH Analyst serves as the backup for Binding Services. Assists patrons with accessing archival materials and checking out recording equipment. Provides archival and research assistance. Provides support to the director and other key personnel, such as processing hiring student assistants and reviewing timesheets. Serves as the primary Department IT Coordinator (DITC). Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving the study, analysis, evaluation, development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. Working knowledge of the general practices, program, or administrative specialty. Basic knowledge of and the ability to apply fundamental concepts. Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures. Ability to learn, interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures relating to and impacting the applicable program, organizational unit, or administrative specialty. Knowledge of and the ability to apply basic methods and procedures used for research and statistical analysis. Ability to analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques. Ability to make independent decisions, exercise sound judgment, handle multiple priorities, and organize and plan work assignments. Ability to compile, write, and present reports related to program or administrative specialty. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a field that incorporates oral or public history methods or archiving. Experience working with library or archive materials. Experience with newsletters or simple publishing using common software. Experience with basic bookkeeping including processing purchase orders and balancing monthly statements.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

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.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

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.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees

Advertised: Oct 29 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 12 2026 Pacific Standard Time