Assessment Analyst (Institutional Research Analyst II)

San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SDSU Career Services is building a centralized, data-informed infrastructure to transform how the university tracks career outcomes, labor market alignment, and work-based learning success. The Assessment Analyst will be at the center of that effort. This role supports two Presidential Directives and major CSU systemwide initiatives focused on career outcomes reporting, workforce alignment, and accreditation compliance. The Assessment Analyst will lead data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts that strengthen institutional decision-making and elevate SDSU’s visibility and impact. If you are energized by translating complex data into meaningful insights and want your work to influence student success, accreditation, grant funding, and institutional strategy — this is a high-impact opportunity.

Requirements

• Experience working in higher education institutional research or assessment.
• Experience integrating data across multiple systems.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis, data visualization, and workforce analytics tools, (SPSS, R, Python, Tableau, Lightcase).
• Familiarity with data security and compliance requirements (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience supporting accreditation or grant reporting.
• Knowledge of career outcomes tracking, workforce development initiatives, or work-based learning programs
• Working knowledge of research methodologies, survey design, and higher education reporting conventions.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support planning and decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting findings to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently on assignments under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Centralize career outcomes data. Integrate and analyze data across campus systems to support consistent, accessible reporting for stakeholders.
• Leverage labor market tools. Administer, track, and support use of the Lightcast platform; train stakeholders; and generate career outcomes reports.
• Design and conduct research. Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate programs, grants, internships, and work-based learning initiatives.
• Support accreditation and compliance. Prepare reports for WASC, CSU Chancellor’s Office, and state initiatives aligned with workforce tracking requirements.
• Develop dashboards and storytelling reports. Create data visualizations and briefings for senior leadership, faculty, and external partners.
• Strengthen grant competitiveness. Generate impact reports and data narratives to support current and future external funding.
• Ensure data integrity. Develop mechanisms to verify accuracy, monitor trends, and identify anomalies.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees