Hiring: Director, Institutional Research Company: California State University, Office of the Chancellor Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:27:13 Employment Type: On-site About the job Required Skills: •Under the general direction of the Interim AVC for Institutional Research and Analyses •Institutional Research, Reporting and Accountability •Produce research and analyses that contextualize academic, student success, equity, affordability, workforce, and enrollment outcomes for planning, accountability, and leadership decision-making. •Oversee annual, term-based, and ad-hoc official reporting cycles for federal, state, and Chancellor’s Office purposes. •Manage preparation and submission of IPEDS surveys and related federal reporting, including edits, reconciliations, and documentation of assumptions and year-over-year changes. •Maintains authoritative reporting definitions and cohort logic across reporting contexts, partners with technical teams to certify and operationalize those definitions. •Oversee data validation and reconciliation routines for Enrollment Reporting System, including completeness checks for required elements, reasonableness tests, and year-over-year anomaly review, for priority data domains. •Evaluation and Measurement for Strategic Initiatives Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., statistics, economics, data science, computer science, information systems, public policy, or related quantitative discipline) or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. •Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in analytics, institutional research, or decision support, including leadership of complex projects and/or supervision. •Background in statistical analysis, program evaluation, research design, and/or measurement planning. •Proficiency in one or more of the following statistical packages: SAS, SPSS, STATA, R. •Demonstrated capacity to translate complex analyses for technical and non-technical audiences. •Demonstrated capacity to interpret reporting guidance and translate it into clear definitions and business rules. •Intellectual agility and ability to function independently and make independent judgments with minimal supervision, be able to prioritize, recognize conflicts, and the ability to seek or recommend resolutions. •Flexibility and the ability to pivot and navigate a complex and dynamic work environment with rapidly changing priorities. Ability to adapt to new information and make informed decisions when responding to evolving circumstances while maintaining a focus on goals and objectives. •Advanced degree preferred. •Professional experience working in higher education or large complex system. Compensation: •$162,792 per year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!