Research Associate, Data Analyst, Data Scientist

Salary and Benefits

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The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $5,797.00 per month to $7,207.00 per month (Step 1 - Step 12).

Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver. For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.

This position may be eligible to participate in the Cal State East Bay hybrid telecommute program subject to management approval.

Institutional Research Analyst III

Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online.

Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

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Review of applications will begin on December 3, 2025.

The Institutional Effectiveness & Research office serves the University as the principal source of analysis and reporting on a broad array of institutional topics to fulfill Cal State East Bay's commitment to student success. The incumbent will work to help build and sustain a campus culture of inquiry and data-informed decision making. As integral thought partners with campus colleagues, the Research Associate strengthens our campus' capacity to collect, interpret, and act on data to inform strategic planning and institutional effectiveness.

In collaboration with staff at the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Research, the incumbent has responsibility for data quality assurance, addressing data requests, complex analysis and research of institutional and survey data, and reporting. The Research Associate will interpret, monitor, and analyze data regarding policies, procedures, demographics, and operational outcomes yielding actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging areas. The Research Associate collaborates closely with colleagues across the university to analyze and determine meaning behind the data and meets the needs of campus stakeholders.

This role serves as a key campus resource in advancing institutional effectiveness by integrating diverse data sources, ensuring data integrity, and translating analyses into strategic insights for senior leadership.

• Ensures that institutional and survey data (historical and current) are managed and maintained with integrity and quality.
• Plans, develops and implements new methods and systems for data collection, validation, and management.
• Develops and implements data governance procedures and automated validation protocols to ensure consistency and accuracy across institutional databases.
• Advises on data definitions and standards to align institutional data practices with CSU system requirements.

• Collects, analyzes, interprets, and reports on institutional and survey data for projections, planning, and evaluation to inform conversations and planning of institutional initiatives.
• Responds to requests for data and analyses from both internal (CSUEB) and external agencies including WSCUC and the CSU Chancellor’s Office, as well as higher ed-related surveys.
• Conducts analyses to identify trends in student enrollment patterns, student experiences, and student success.
• Designs and executes research studies using advanced statistical and predictive modeling techniques to inform decision-making on enrollment management, student outcomes, and academic program performance.
• Synthesizes complex findings into actionable recommendations for senior administrators, incorporating contextual interpretation and policy implications.
• Ensures analytical methodologies and interpretations adhere to institutional and CSU data governance policies.

• Designs data resources and dashboards to enhance user accessibility and understanding of data for campus colleagues.
• Preparation of major administrative and analytical dashboards in support of student success in student retention and graduation, implementation and assessment of high impact practices, curriculum offerings including freshman year programs, and information…