Assessment Analyst (Institutional Research Analyst II)

About the role

The Assessment Analyst will support two Presidential Directives and major CSU systemwide initiatives focused on career outcomes reporting, workforce alignment, and accreditation compliance. This role involves leading data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts that strengthen institutional decision-making and elevate SDSU’s visibility and impact.

Responsibilities

• Track and evaluate policies related to workforce development, economic trends, and career development at local, state, and federal levels.
• Aid in developing and preparing grant proposals to secure funding for research projects and departmental initiatives.
• 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.
• Analyze economic indicators, such as employment and inflation, to provide insights on labor market trends.
• Design and conduct research. Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate programs, grants, internships, and work-based learning initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure Career Services research aligns with institutional and cross-divisional data and priorities.
• Lead comprehensive research on student, employer, and stakeholder outcomes using advanced statistical methods.
• 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.
• Ensure data integrity. Develop mechanisms to verify accuracy, monitor trends, and identify anomalies.

Requirements

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.

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, Lightcast).
• 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.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support planning and decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting findings to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently on assignments under general supervision.

Skills

Experience working in higher education institutional research or assessment.

Benefits

Full benefits package includes generous time off, retirement, health coverage, education support, and optional offerings. The position is full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary, and located on campus in San Diego.

Pay

Compensation range: $5,274 - $7,684 per month (Step 1 - Step 20). Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.

Schedule

Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.