Director of Institutional Research, Analytics, and Research Systems

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

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Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification: Administrator III
Hours:Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA:Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $11,361 to $11,500
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* CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: June 30, 2026
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system,
California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 22 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

Under the general direction of the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, the Director of Institutional Research, Analytics, and Research Systems has overall responsibility for planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating the University’s institutional research, analytics, data governance, and selected enterprise research administration systems.

The Director provides campus-wide leadership to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of institutional and research-related data used for planning, accreditation, sponsored programs reporting, and strategic decision-making. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing a campus-wide research agenda, collaborating with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and administration to support strategic planning and policy evaluation.

• Plan, organize, and lead campus-wide institutional research, analytics, and assessment operations.
• Direct the collection, validation, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of official institutional data.
• Oversee IAR’s support for accreditation (e.g., WSCUC), program review, and strategic planning.
• Provide leadership for research analytics operations within the Sponsored Programs Office.
• Oversee the effective employment of enterprise research administration systems (e.g., Cayuse).
• Develop and oversee processes designed to ensure that research reports comply with federal and…