Hybrid Data Specialist: Student Success Analytics

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University is seeking a Data Specialist to build the data foundation for student success initiatives within the PECA team in San Diego. You will organize, clean, and transform data from multiple sources to create analysis-ready datasets and support dashboards used by campus partners.

The role emphasizes data quality, collaboration with stakeholders, and applying Python and R with SQL exposure. This is a temporary, exempt, full-time position with telecommute eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Master's degree preferred in quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Organize, clean, transform, and integrate student data from multiple sources into reliable, usable datasets.
• Support data modeling and statistical projects focused on student engagement, retention, well-being, and success.
• Create and maintain dashboards and accessible data resources for campus partners.
• Collaborate with PECA colleagues and campus partners to understand data needs and turn complex information into useful resources and insights.
• Support data practices that prioritize accuracy, consistency, privacy, and appropriate use of student information.

Skills

Data wrangling

Python

R

SQL

Data modeling

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred in quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Job description

San Diego State University is seeking a Data Specialist to build the data foundation for student success initiatives within the PECA team in San Diego. You will organize, clean, and transform data from multiple sources to create analysis-ready datasets and support dashboards used by campus partners.

The role emphasizes data quality, collaboration with stakeholders, and applying Python and R with SQL exposure. This is a temporary, exempt, full-time position with telecommute eligibility.