Description:
Bulletin #502022; 07/26/2021
SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST
Associate, Academic, & Institutional Studies II
Institutional Effectiveness
Salary: $5,325
– $9,635/Monthly
Work Schedule: Full-Time permanent position, Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m.
to 5.00 p.m.; exempt classification.
Essential Functions: Under the general direction of Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, the Senior Research Analyst undertakes a wide range of high-level research projects and data analytics in alignment with university priorities and institutional accountability.
Helping to shape a culture of inquiry and data-informed decision making, the incumbent provides actionable research findings and performs data visualization projects in support of planning and policy development for student success, enrollment, and institutional effectiveness.
In collaboration with senior staff at the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the incumbent conducts analytical studies utilizing sound project methods and design and participates in the following areas: data quality assurance and integrity checking; survey administration/analysis; and building data dashboards.
With emphasis on quantitative analysis of various institutional data related to enrollment/retention/graduation trends, the incumbent executes research studies, interprets the data, presents research findings for reports, and effectively disseminates the findings with university constituents in such a way that they will be useful for decision-making and institutional improvement.
Required Qualifications & Experience: The incumbent must have equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in social science, education, business, or computer science with a concentration in quantitative research methods, statistics, and data analysis.
The incumbent must have four years of progressively responsible administrative, technical, or professional analytical experience which demonstrates an 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.
The incumbent must have experience: demonstrating technical proficiency with computers and software packages; demonstrating skills in statistical analyses and research methodologies; analyzing large complex databases; interpreting and summarizing study results; preparing innovative presentation materials that make analytical findings useful; and in exhibiting excellent verbal and communication skills.
The incumbent must have the ability to effectively convey findings to a variety of audiences and must have a demonstrated interest and ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
Desired Qualifications: Preferred advanced degrees in related fields such as social science, information systems, computer science, and statistics focusing on quantitative analysis and data mining; ability to write SPSS syntax to produce analyses, or experience in manipulating large datasets, SQL, and PeopleSoft; proficiency in research methodology and experience in distributing research findings at professional conferences; experience in institutional research and assessment in higher education; proficiency with data visualization; and experience in survey design and analysis.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on August 13, 2021 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.
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Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
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