Strategic Institutional Data & Analysis Lead

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA College seeks an Institutional Research Analyst to serve as the primary reporting and analysis resource for academic indicators, faculty compensation and renewal, and budget reporting. The role involves building data tables, coordinating with multiple campus offices, and supporting the annual strategic plan.

You will advise Deans and Chairs on data definitions, manage faculty FTE allocations, and implement distributed reporting via a web-based portal, collaborating with the Chancellor and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general and cost accounting principles and budgeting concepts.
• Thorough knowledge of UCLA fiscal and accounting policies and budgeting process.
• Advanced skill in spreadsheet and database software and SQL reporting.
• Good understanding of UCLA policies and procedures governing academic resources and salaries.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and think strategically.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main reporting and analysis resource for the UCLA College Office of the Deans across housing of data, reporting and budgeting.
• Advise Associate Deans, Deans and Chairs on data definitions and accuracy of reports.
• Administer faculty FTE allocations and manage the permanent academic staffing roster.
• Construct data tables for the College finance server and enable routinized reporting via a web portal.
• Represent the Office of the Deans on committees and collaborate with Chancellor/President offices.

Skills

Budgeting concepts

Policy knowledge

SQL & spreadsheets

QDB expertise

Analytical thinking

Organization

Communication

Report writing

Teamwork

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

QDB

SQL databases

Job description

UCLA College seeks an Institutional Research Analyst to serve as the primary reporting and analysis resource for academic indicators, faculty compensation and renewal, and budget reporting. The role involves building data tables, coordinating with multiple campus offices, and supporting the annual strategic plan.

You will advise Deans and Chairs on data definitions, manage faculty FTE allocations, and implement distributed reporting via a web-based portal, collaborating with the Chancellor and