CLA Research Technician I - Open to Current CSULB Employees Only

CSU Careers • Long Beach, CA

15h

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Job Summary This position serves as support for the Associate Dean for Enrollment Management, the Supervisor for Personnel and Curriculum and the Student Success Support Analyst. Incumbents learn to assist in gathering resource data in areas of scheduling, enrollment, curriculum, personnel, and hiring. Will learn to compile and analyze data for historical trend tracking, and crafts reports and presentations. Will learn to update and maintain College data tracking spreadsheets and file records. Provides continuity in policy and procedures, processes all assignments, meets all deadlines, and completes all paperwork required. Communicates and disseminates information to various units in the University.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is capable of carrying out professionally complex assignments while independently planning and developing sound approaches and solutions that meet departmental program, faculty, and student needs.
• They possess strong knowledge of budget management, fiscal resource allocation, and accountability practices.
• This individual effectively represents the department to all constituencies, delivering essential information through clear written and oral communication.
• They excel at building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with program faculty, academic departments, the dean’s office, and various campus and community partners.
• The ideal candidate also demonstrates solid working knowledge of Windows, Word, email, spreadsheets, databases, webpages, and CMS platforms, and is adept at creating and implementing programs and events that strengthen engagement among students, faculty, the campus community, and local partners.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of experience in technical research or statistical work required.

Nice To Haves

• Academic department or program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides College research support by gathering data, conducing analyses, and preparing reports.
• Assists with personnel, curriculum and scheduling processes with a focus on the data analytic aspects of these processes.
• Assists with the development of procedures, policies and practices and then communicates these to college and university units.
• Assists assembling surveys on-line processes for Assigned Time, Travel Awards, Equipment and Materials calls, voting, surveys for evaluations and new surveys needed for personnel and fiscal assignments.

Benefits

• Employees with a .50 FTE appointment exceeding six months and one day are eligible for full benefits.
• Eligible employees have access to this comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
• Generous Paid Time Off : Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans to suit your needs.
• Retirement Plans : Participation in CalPERS defined benefit plan and access to voluntary savings plans like 403(b), 401(k), and 457.
• Educational Benefits : Tuition fee waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Perks : Access to wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and various insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees