Institutional Rsch Mgr

Position Number:
Payroll

Title:

INSTITUTIONAL RSCH MGR 2
Job Code: 000630
Job Open Date: 02/25/2026
Application Review Begins: 3/12/2026
Department: BAPO (Budget & Planning Office)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code: 99
Employee Class:
Career
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Classified Indicator: MSP
Salary Grade: 27
Pay Rate/Range: $132,600 to $196,200 per year (budgeted). Full salary range up to $259,800 per year.

Work Location:

Cheadle Hall, 1325
Working Days and

Hours:

Monday‑Friday 8:00‑17:00
Benefits Eligibility:
Full Benefits
Remote or Hybrid Work:
Hybrid optional
Special Instructions:
Submit a resume and a cover letter with your application.

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Budget and Planning, the Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment (IRPA) manages a comprehensive program of institutional research and assessment, reporting, and analysis that supports campus academic planning, enrollment planning, program assessment, and strategic decision‑making. The Director provides financial, faculty, student, staff, and other data to departments, schools, and programs to enhance decision‑making, problem solving, strategic planning, policy review, student success, and institutional priorities.

Responsibilities include complex data compilation, statistical analysis, report development, and overseeing a survey research program that surveys students, faculty, and staff on matters relevant to institutional assessment. The Director also provides undergraduate admission yield modeling and statistical support to the Office of Admissions, and analytical support to the Academic Program Review process.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in institutional research or a similar decision‑support profession.

• Ph.D. or advanced degree in any field, preferably with advanced statistical research methods and quantitative data analysis.

• Satisfactory criminal history background check.
• UCSB is a tobacco‑free environment.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years, any current administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct, or any appeals of a misconduct finding. “Misconduct” includes violations of policies or laws related to sexual harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct. Refer to UC policies:
Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, Anti‑Discrimination Policy, and Abusive Conduct in the Workplace.

• 15% Leadership & Management: Manage and lead a team of six senior professionals in data, analysis, and report development. Provide professional development and training for staff.
• 85% Research, Planning & Assessment: Lead and manage a comprehensive institutional research program, develop vision responsive to institutional needs, engage with leaders to determine reporting needs, prepare and present reports, oversee Tableau dashboards, manage survey responses, produce analytical studies, manage enrollment planning, monitor admissions yields, evaluate external environment impacts, serve on planning committees, and represent UCSB in data exchange consortia.

As a condition of employment, employees must comply with the University of California policy on vaccination programs. This includes proof of up‑to‑date vaccinations or appropriate exception requests. For detailed requirements, visit the UC Santa Barbara COVID‑19 Information and the University of California Vaccination Policy pages.

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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