Assessment Analyst; Institutional Research Analyst II

Position: Assessment Analyst (Institutional Research Analyst II)
Assessment Analyst (Institutional Research Analyst II)

Job no: 555093
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary

SDSU Career Services is building a centralized, data-informed infrastructure to transform how the university tracks career outcomes, labor market alignment, and work-based learning success. The Assessment Analyst will be at the center of that effort. This role supports two Presidential Directives and major CSU systemwide initiatives focused on career outcomes reporting, workforce alignment, and accreditation compliance. The Assessment Analyst will lead data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts that strengthen institutional decision-making and elevate SDSU's visibility and impact.

If you are energized by translating complex data into meaningful insights and want your work to influence student success, accreditation, grant funding, and institutional strategy - this is a high-impact opportunity.

What You will Do

• Centralize career outcomes data. Integrate and analyze data across campus systems to support consistent, accessible reporting for stakeholders.
• Leverage labor market tools. Administer, track, and support use of the Lightcast platform; train stakeholders; and generate career outcomes reports.
• Design and conduct research. Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate programs, grants, internships, and work-based learning initiatives.
• Support accreditation and compliance. Prepare reports for WASC, CSU Chancellor's Office, and state initiatives aligned with workforce tracking requirements.
• Develop dashboards and storytelling reports. Create data visualizations and briefings for senior leadership, faculty, and external partners.
• Strengthen grant competitiveness. Generate impact reports and data narratives to support current and future external funding.
• Ensure data integrity. Develop mechanisms to verify accuracy, monitor trends, and identify anomalies.

Why Join Us?

• Shape how SDSU measures student career success. Help build the infrastructure that supports centralized reporting and strategic planning.
• Advance workforce alignment. Contribute to initiatives tied to CSU system goals and the California Master Plan for Career Education.
• Influence institutional strategy. Provide insights that inform curriculum alignment, new program development, and student services investment.
• Support accreditation and accountability. Play a critical role in ensuring data accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Be part of a growing analytics function. Build tools, dashboards, and systems that will serve the campus for years to come.

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it's like to work at the CSU-watch our video and imagine your future here:
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Position Information

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

Career Services is a nationally recognized leader in education and workforce strategy, supporting students throughout their career development journey from exploration and professional growth to experiential learning and employment outcomes. The department also partners with employers to strengthen workforce development, talent acquisition, and industry engagement.

Program Evaluation, Compliance, and Assessment (PECA) provides Student Affairs and Campus Diversity with data analysis, program evaluation, and coaching that support data informed decision making, high impact student interventions, and continuous improvement aligned with institutional priorities.

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Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Key Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education institutional research or assessment.
• Experience integrating data across multiple systems.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis, data visualization, and workforce analytics tools, (SPSS, R, Python, Tableau, Lightcase).
• Familiarity with data security and compliance requirements (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience supporting accreditation or grant reporting.
• Knowledge of career outcomes tracking, workforce development initiatives, or work-based learning programs
• Working knowledge of…