Director, Institutional Research & Analytics

The California State University; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation plan

15 paid holidays

Tuition waiver

PERS membership

Job summary

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, invites applications for the role of Director, Institutional Research, to lead systemwide research, reporting and evaluation. The Director will ensure accurate data and timely analyses to inform CSU policy, planning and accountability across campuses.

Located in Long Beach, the Chancellor’s Office offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement through PERS, tuition waivers, generous leave, and holidays, with hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7 years of analytics, institutional research, or decision support experience.
• Experience leading institutional research, reporting, evaluation, or analytics teams.
• Proficiency with SAS, SPSS, STATA, or R; data reporting and visualization tools such as Tableau/Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead systemwide institutional research, official reporting, and evaluative inquiry to inform CSU policy, planning, accountability, and resource decisions.
• Oversee IPEDS submissions, data validation, and maintenance of authoritative reporting definitions.
• Develop measurement plans, conduct evaluations for initiatives, and synthesize findings for leadership.
• Manage MOUs, data-sharing agreements, and external research partnerships while ensuring privacy and compliance.
• Coordinate IR&A staff, assign projects, and ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with CSU goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

7+ years analytics/institutional research experience

Tools

SAS

SPSS

STATA

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, invites applications for the role of Director, Institutional Research, to lead systemwide research, reporting and evaluation. The Director will ensure accurate data and timely analyses to inform CSU policy, planning and accountability across campuses.

Located in Long Beach, the Chancellor’s Office offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement through PERS, tuition waivers, generous leave, and holidays, with hybrid work