Research Analyst (Associate, Academic and Institutional Studies II), Information Technology

Job No: 523906
Work type: Staff
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, ResearchJob Summary:

Research analyst supports data related needs of internal and external constituencies and reporting requirements for federal, state, CSU and accrediting mandates through development and maintenance of necessary database, data submission, data analyses and research, and dissemination of data and results in the forms of reports, data visualization and presentation.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and/or oversee segments of broad gauge and complex administrative studies and projects under general supervision.
• Develop working relations with internal and external personnel to coordinate projects with other studies and activities.
• Discuss and report progress and problems encountered during the course of work due to changes in direction or focus with the supervisor.
• Prepare reports, create data visualizations and dashboards, and develop recommendations for future plans or actions.
• Conducting data analyses, forecasts, predictions, constructing and maintaining research databases, preparing manuals of instruction or procedures, making recommendations, and writing research results to support planning, enrollment management, policy formation, decision-making, and accreditation.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other departments on campus to ensure the timely completion and accuracy of routine reports and special projects.
• Construct, test, implement, and evaluate internal surveys.
• Provide information, assistance, and leadership to the campus and serve on committees and task forces.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university.

Four years of progressively responsible administrative, technical, or professional analytical experience in educational research, institutional research, data analysis, and/or operations research which demonstrates ability to conduct substantive surveys and studies of problems and issues in assigned areas.

- OR -

The rank of Associate Professor or higher in a four-year college or university and demonstrated experience in research or special study work may be substituted for the four years of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• General knowledge of administrative survey principles and techniques and skill in their application.
• General knowledge of principles of organization and management; thorough knowledge of the subject area of the assignment.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods.
• Ability to relate the overall objectives and policies of the Trustees, the Office of the Chancellor and the administration and faculties of the campus to analytical and research studies.
• Ability to see the interrelationships within and among the various educational, administrative, and fiscal programs on the campuses.
• Sensitivity to the special needs of various campuses because of different size, location, characteristics, and circumstances.
• Ability to approach problems objectively.
• Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and diplomatically and to reconcile, to the extent possible, various divergent points of view.
• Ability to utilize complex statistical and other types of research methods.
• Ability to draw conclusions and develop recommendations, to prepare written reports, and to develop and level contacts including the leading of meetings and negotiations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional research.
• Familiarity and knowledge of database extraction, usage, data element dictionaries, and experience using data extraction software (e.g., SQL).
• Proficiency in one or more of the following statistical packages: SAS, SPSS, STATA, R.
• Knowledge of advanced research techniques and methodologies.
• Understanding of data specifications, elements, dictionaries, reporting structures, and reporting requirements for federal, state, CSU, and accrediting mandates.
• Experience designing and performing data visualizations and using data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.).

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,698 - $7,045 per month

Classification Salary Range: $5,698 - $10,309 per month

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 14 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekends and evenings may be required.

This recruitment is for multiple vacancies.

The application deadline is: February 14, 2023

Conditions of Employment:

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) 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 satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

COVID-19 Vaccination

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who physically access campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose, or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest.


Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

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 the Employee & Labor Relations Coordinator by email at KFirstenberg@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act