Junior PeopleSoft System Administrator

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Junior PeopleSoft System Administrator. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $73,692 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Systems Administrator I

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Junior PeopleSoft System Administrator to assist with the administration, installation, and maintenance of the CSU's Common Management System (CMS), PeopleSoft Human Resources, Campus Solutions, and Finance Applications, as well as third-party interfaces, to ensure business continuity, optimal performance, and system capacity. As a member of the ITS Technical Services team, participating in projects, documentation, and support of Enterprise Systems. These projects require collaboration and coordination of effort and resources with the CMS teams, 22 campuses, vendors, contractors, and hosting partners. In addition, the PeopleSoft System Administrator will provide coverage for after-hours (including weekends) on-call support as required.

The Technical Services team provides 24/7 production support through a rotating on-call schedule. Staff are expected to respond to issues outside standard business hours during their assigned period. The position may require a flexible schedule to support planned maintenance, upgrades, and deployments. All additional hours worked will be handled in accordance with applicable policies and collective bargaining requirements. 

Under the general direction of the Director, Technical Services & Operations, the Junior PeopleSoft System Administrator will:

-Assist with technical support for the 22 CSU campuses by analyzing and troubleshooting basic campus system administration issues reported through Optimize cases.

-Perform system configuration, maintenance, and administration activities for the CSU's CMS PeopleSoft applications under supervision.

-Installation, monitoring, and integration support for third-party applications with PeopleSoft ERP.

-Support activities for Move-to-Productions for major applications and tools upgrades. These include installing PeopleSoft components (PIAs and Application domains) before or during upgrades.

-Develop and maintain technical documentation required to support the CSU Oracle/PeopleSoft system.

-Collaborate with all Information Systems teams as needed to understand and resolve campus system administration issues.

-Maintain awareness of all Oracle and PeopleSoft software updates and assist with implementation activities in coordination with Technical Services and Development teams.

-Assist with system monitoring, load balancing, and capacity tracking of the Infrastructure.

-Script and automate routine maintenance tasks as appropriate.

-Assist with special projects, as assigned.

-Provides coverage for after-hours on-call support as required.

This position requires:

-This position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

-Proficiency with LINUX operating system.

-Proficiency in high-level scripting languages (Python preferred) as well as script environments such as KORN and BASH.

-Proficiency in Database Management and Structure Query Language (SQL).

-Ability to assist in the preparation and review of technical documentation in support of enterprise system implementations.

-Computer skills to appropriately troubleshoot and alter systems as required.

-Basic understanding of programming and debugging principles.

-Organizational and time management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work.

-Ability to stay current on relevant technologies and tools applicable to assigned duties.

-Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to gather information from users, convey technical issues effectively, and produce documentation.

-Ability to work as part of a team and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

-Analytical skills to analyze and troubleshoot issues.

-Must be proactive and resourceful.

-Ability to provide on-call support as assigned.

-California State University or other higher education experience is preferred.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by May 22, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, 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.

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

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