Institutional Research and Analytics - Student Assistant

CSU; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, San Bernardino is seeking a graduate student to assist on a project leveraging advanced AI/LLM technologies. You will preprocess data, develop models, design interfaces, and deploy systems to empower campus stakeholders.

Responsibilities include data evaluation, implementing recommendations, and building reports and dashboards to support educational effectiveness. This is an on-campus, part-time student employment opportunity with a structured schedule.

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate Python skills for data manipulation and analysis.
• Interest in AI/ML with exposure to data analysis techniques.
• Experience developing web-based applications or interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Data preprocessing, model development, interface design, and deployment for AI/LLM projects.
• Evaluate new database extractions, analyze data, and build dashboards/reports.

Skills

Python basics

AI/ML interest

Web-based apps

Education

CSU student status

Job description

Job Summary:

The Office of Institutional Research & Analytics is seeking a graduate student to assist in a project aimed at empowering campus stakeholders with advanced AI/LLM technologies. The ideal student will have basic experience in the following: programming skills, AI/LLM models, and data analysis and visualization.

Responsibilities:

Under direct supervision, duties include but not limited to:
Assist in project(s) aimed at empowering campus stakeholders with advanced AI/LLM technologies. Data preprocessing, model development, interface design, and system deployment.

Evaluating and implementing recommendations on new, current and planned database extractions, analyzing data and building reports/dashboards in support of educational effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
• Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student.

Required Qualifications:

• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
• Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
• International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintain a 2.5 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative
• Must be able to work at least 2-3 days out of the work week (Monday - Friday)

Skills:

• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Python, essential for tasks involving data manipulation and analysis.
• Interest in AI/ML models, with exposure to or a desire to engage deeply with data analysis techniques, particularly those that involve AI applications.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in developing web-based applications, showing a capability to contribute to technical aspects of the project.

Experience:

• Participation in relevant coursework or projects.
• Experience with data analysis or related internships.
• Exposure to machine learning or AI projects (academic or personal).

Compensation and Benefits:

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.90 - $18.00 per hour.

The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Position Information:

Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal

Academic year available hours:

Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm).

Summer available hours:

Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm).

The application deadline is: October 27, 2026; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.

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 in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

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) may be required for student employment purposes. 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 when required may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Driver’s License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License may be required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

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 athttps://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

On Campus Commitment

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at [e-mail].

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy 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.

Advertised: Sep 28 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 27 2026 Pacific Daylight Time