Research Analyst Data Consultant

Northridge, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5797 - 8445

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity equity and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you youve come to the right place. Learn more: Duties

Working independently under the general supervision of the Senior Director the Research Analyst/Data Consultant leads complex institutional research projects to support data-informed in decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Collaborates with campus constituencies to identify data and reporting needs and define the scope purpose and parameters of routine as well as complex ad-hoc data requests. Independently identifies appropriate data sources and applies advanced statistical and other analytic methods to prepare tailored reports and summaries that translate findings into clear actionable insights for a variety of audiences in support of institutional decision-making and external reporting requirements.
Conceptualizes designs develops and maintains advanced data visualizations dashboards and interactive reporting tools within the universitys business intelligence and data visualization environment (e.g. Tableau). Identifies and works with relevant datasets to ensure dashboards effectively communicate institutional metrics to inform planning policy development and decision making.
In collaboration with IR leadership initiates conceptualizes and conducts analyses ranging from descriptive to inferential to evaluate the implementation or impact of institutional practices initiatives and programs. Selects appropriate methods ensures analytical rigor and presents results in formats tailored to diverse campus constituencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

*NOTE: To view the full position description including all of the required qualifications copy and paste this link into your browser: to a bachelors degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience that demonstrates acquired relevant and successfully applied knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field (social sciences economics statistics or public or business administration preferred.) may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Experience with working with a variety of campus audiences including faculty administrators and staff preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to plan studies and investigations including independently identifying appropriate data sources determining relevant variables and applying relevant quantitative and statistical methods to produce accurate insightful and actionable reports that inform institutional decision-making and meet external reporting standards.
Thorough knowledge of social science research methods and statistical principles and procedures especially those related to quantitative data and research.
Demonstrated ability to design and conduct complex statistical and evaluative analyses including selecting appropriate quantitative methods and presenting results in accessible formats that support planning policy development and institutional initiatives and programs.
Knowledge of best practices in business intelligence and data visualization principles with demonstrated ability to conceptualize design and develop effective dashboards and data visualizations in Tableau or similar BI platforms.
Strong writing skills.
Ability to: reason logically and creatively on research problems; handle and analyze a large variety of detailed data; maintain cooperative working relationships; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students staff and faculty.

Pay Benefits & Work Schedule

The university offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to: medical dental vision retirement & savings tuition waiver and more.
Classification: 0445 / Institutional Research Analyst III / 1
The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5797 - $6274 per month dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5797 - $8445 per month.
HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
The position is currently hybrid ( 4 days/week in office 1 day/week remote); however this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

Applications received through November 20 2025 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
Please note:California State University Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff management or faculty positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process please visit this link: CSU recommends that faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age Disability (physical or mental) Gender Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender) Gender Expression Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Nationality Pregnancy or related conditions Race or Ethnicity (including color caste or ancestry) Religion or Religious Creed Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics) Sexual Orientation and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at .

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Data Analytics
Microsoft Access
SQL
Power BI
R
Data Visualization
Tableau
Data Management
Data Mining
SAS
Data Analysis Skills
Analytics

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