Director, Institutional Research & Analytics - 141966

University of California San Diego; California; On-site; USD 122,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Director, Institutional Research, Assessment & Analytics in La Jolla. The role guides institutional research, enrollment analytics, market research, reporting, and compliance, translating complex data into actionable decisions to improve student outcomes and program performance.

You will work with academic, enrollment, marketing, student services, technology, and finance teams to establish standards for data quality and governance, supporting strategic planning and

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge in data collection and analysis techniques and statistics.
• Advanced knowledge of institutional research, program evaluation, and mixed-methods research.
• Ability to translate complex findings into actionable information for senior leadership.
• Knowledge of FERPA and handling sensitive data; data governance and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for institutional research, assessment, enrollment analytics, and reporting.
• Develop data-driven enrollment management and retention strategies to improve outcomes.
• Translate data into insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate across divisions to ensure quality, accuracy, and relevance of data products.

Skills

Data analysis

IR expertise

Mixed-methods

Communication

Data governance

FERPA knowledge

Tools

Query tools

Relational databases

Job description

Payroll Title: INSTITUTIONAL RSCH ANL 4

Department: DIV-EXTENDED STUDIES

Hiring Pay Scale: $121,950-$141,500

Worksite: La Jolla

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, M-F 8-4:30

#141966 Director, Institutional Research & Analytics

Filing Deadline: Mon 11/16/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

This is a UC San Diego Department-Only Internal Recruitment open to UC San Diego DIV-EXTENDED STUDIES (000500) Employees Only

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/5/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position is at the Division of Extended Studies’ 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr. location.

DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies serves as a catalyst for positive change by advancing global access, equity, and social and economic mobility through educational enrichment across the lifespan.

As a fully self-supporting division under UC San Diego Academic Affairs, Extended Studies operates year-round (12 months of active instruction) with a budget of $50 million annually. A team of 260 academic and staff employees and more than 1,200 instructors fulfill the mission of delivering exceptional educational experiences and services that reflect our standing as part of a top-tier globally renowned public research University.

Extended Studies operates in 200,000 square feet of managed space, including a headquarters building with classrooms, training spaces and key administrative offices adjacent to the UC San Diego campus, as well as off-campus classroom facilities in nearby University City. The division maintains a robust online learning platform, operating 24/7 with webcasting and video-conferencing capabilities, while also maintaining a strong web presence with e-commerce operating 24/7. There are over 90,000 enrollment transactions annually, supported by a robust network of representatives, agents, and students. Focused on community engagement and enrichment, the division operates two television stations, UCTV and UCSD-TV, and a variety of public lecture programs, while staying active in federal, state, local, and private research and technical assistance programs and activities.

Extended Studies is also responsible for the management and financial, operational, and programming oversight of UC San Diego Park & Market, a 66,000-square-foot, four-story, multi-purpose office building located in the East Village neighborhood of downtown San Diego. Park & Market supports and hosts a wide variety of civic, community, corporate, and campus events, meetings, conferences, and programs.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director, Institutional Research, Assessment & Analytics provides strategic direction for institutional research, assessment, enrollment analytics, market research, reporting, and compliance activities in the Division of Extended Studies (DES) and translates complex data into insights that inform strategic planning and decision-making. Develops data-driven enrollment management and retention strategies to improve student conversion, progression, persistence, and completion. The position establishes priorities, methodologies, analytical frameworks, and standards to ensure the quality, accuracy, and strategic relevance of research, reporting, and data products that support divisional decision-making.

Working across academic, enrollment, marketing, student services, technology, finance, and leadership functions, the Director translates institutional, financial, student, labor market, and marketing data into actionable information and recommendations that support program performance, student outcomes, enrollment and retention, and organizational effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires thorough knowledge in data collection and analysis techniques; statistics or social science research techniques; knowledge of organization-specific computer application programs (for example, query tools and relational databases); knowledge of organizational principles and procedures involved in handling sensitive data (for example, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA).

• Advanced knowledge of institutional research, applied research, program evaluation, and mixed-methods research methodologies.

• Advanced analytical skills to evaluate complex data, information, problems, and research questions and identify appropriate methodologies and analytical approaches.

• Advanced ability to translate complex research findings and data into clear conclusions, recommendations, and actionable information for diverse audiences, including senior administrators.

• Advanced skill in integrating, analyzing, interpreting, and validating data from multiple sources to produce accurate and meaningful institutional insights.

• Advanced active listening, critical thinking, good interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task.

• Advanced ability to present complex findings and recommendations in a clear concise manner verbally and in writing.

• Understanding of organizational rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of higher education, workforce, social science, and educational research concepts, including enrollment, student outcomes, program performance, and labor market trends.

• Able to provide good judgment and decision-making, problem solving.

• Advanced knowledge of institutional data systems, key metrics, reporting requirements, data governance, and standards for data quality, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Advanced oral, written, presentation, interpersonal, and consultation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate research goals, methodologies, findings, and limitations.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and formulate evidence-based solutions, alternatives, and recommendations in response to complex institutional research and planning needs.

• Advanced project and program management skills, including planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and completing multiple complex research and analytical projects within established timelines.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders and build productive working relationships across academic, enrollment, marketing, student services, technology, finance, and leadership functions.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $100,100 - $187,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $47.94 - $89.80

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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The University of California 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, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Prospective employees who are ordinarily residents in Iran or who are physically located in Iran are generally not eligible to for employment per suspension of General License G on 24 August 2026. If you have ever resided in Iran or have an Iranian passport and would like to confirm your eligibility, please contact [e-mail] for consideration of your particular circumstances.