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Research Technician (Institut Research Analyst I), Institutional Research & Analytics-2 Positions

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Information Systems & Technology, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary: 

The Office of Institutional Research and Analytics conducts institutional research and partners with the campus community to support planning, accreditation, and evidence-based decision-making for student success. The main function of an Institutional Research Analyst I is to gather, maintain and analyze and summarize data under direct supervision. 

Responsibilities:   

  • Conduct data mining, reporting, analyses, and writing summaries in support of planning, enrollment management, policy formation, decision-making, and accreditation.  

  • Report for internal and external surveys, local, state and federal reporting and information requests.  

  • Responsible for generating statistics for external surveys and responding to ad hoc information requests. 

  • Perform data entry to update existing reports and/or develop new reports provided through the Office of Institutional Research. 

  • Extract, collect  and prepares data, materials, and reports for institutional self-study, program review, departmental self-study, and other data requests, especially in support of institutional evaluation; analyzes and summarizes institutional data using a variety of data sources and tools

  • Stay up to date on data software and reporting techniques. Performs other assignments and duties as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. 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.. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Foundational knowledge of data collection tools, higher education reporting conventions, and institutional research principles. 

  • Skill in following guidelines and providing input and feedback. 

  • Organizational and time management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work. 

  • Demonstrated communications and interpersonal skills to effectively present information in a diverse environment. 

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information. 

  • Ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail. 

  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and build relationships with diverse stakeholders. 

  • Analytical skills to collect, analyze, and summarize institutional data and metrics. 

  • Computer skills to appropriately use institutional research technology and relevant software packages as required. 

  • General skill in using statistical software and data visualization tools. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Familiarity with SQL or experience working with structured query languages to support data extraction and reporting. 

  •  Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field with demonstrated coursework or experience in research methods and data analysis. 

  • Experience designing and performing data visualizations and using data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.). 

  •  Experience mining, screening, manipulating, and curating data for the purpose of generating reports and summaries. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors. 

Initial salary step placement will be Step 1-$4,799 per month for qualified candidates 

CSU Classification Salary Step Range: $4,799-$6,992 per month (Step 1 – Step 20) 

The application deadline is May 15th at 11:55PM 

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.  

Position Information: 

Work status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Temporary (up to one year with the possibility of further renewal) 

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends. 

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.  

California State University, San Bernardino, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. 

California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas). 

CSUSB is not an E-Verify employer and cannot support visa holders with certain requirements (e.g., H1B, F1, STEM OPT). 

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. 

Conditions of Employment  

Background Check  

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. 

Mandated Reporter  

Limited - The person holding this position is considered a limited 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 

I-9 

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity 

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination. 

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion  

Closing Statement: 

Reasonable Accommodation 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.  

Smoking 

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy at  https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/

Clery Act 

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act  

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