Assessment and Evaluation Analyst Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Job Summary
At a glance
This is a newly created high-impact role within the Office of the President and Provost where youll help lead critical survey research and data analysis that directly informs university-wide decisions. Youll work closely with senior leadership on complex high-visibility projects tied to Stanfords academic mission.
Description: What youll be doing
Another Sources clientStanford University is recruiting anAssessment and Evaluation Analystto join their team in Stanford California.
Heresa little about Stanford University:
Stanford University is one of the worlds leading research and teaching institutions known for driving innovation advancing knowledge and shaping global impact. Supporting this mission is a community of over 17000 staff working across disciplines to influence everything from public policy to technological advancement.
This role sits within Institutional Research & Decision Support (IR&DS) part of the Office of the President and Provost. IR&DS plays a critical role in guiding university leadership through data-driven insights. The Assessment and Evaluation team partners with stakeholders across campusincluding faculty administrators and senior leadershipto design and execute research that informs high-impact decisions tied to Stanfords academic mission.
About this role:
This is a newly created position designed to expand the teams capacity at a critical moment.Youlljoin a two-person special projects team focused on delivering high-priority institutional surveys and analyses tied to sensitive and high-visibility policy decisions.
Working alongside a Senior Assessment and Evaluation Analyst youll play a key role in helping university leadership navigate complex questions using data.This is an opportunity to directly influence decision-making at one of the most respected universities in the worldwhile building deepexpertisein survey research institutional analytics and mixed-methods evaluation.
This is ahybridposition and afixed-term role (3 years) with no plans for conversion to a full-time ongoing position.
Your Contribution Will Likely Include:
- Design and execute survey research methodologies to answer complex institutional questions
- Lead data collection efforts including survey development administration and integration with existing data sources
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to uncover insights and inform decision-making
- Explore data from multiple perspectivesidentifyingpatterns implications and actionable recommendations
- Translate findings into compelling narratives through reports presentations and data visualizations
- Present insights to faculty senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders in a clear and impactful way
- Collaborate across departments to gather data benchmarks and comparative insights
- Support project management efforts to ensuretimelydelivery of high-priority research initiatives
- Contribute to research compliance efforts ensuring data collection involving students aligns with federal and university policies
- Partner closely with the Senior Analyst on both routine and complex analytical projects
Experience You Will Bring:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in quantitative analysis or a combination of education and experience
- Strong foundationin survey research data analysis and empirical research methods
- Experience working with large complex datasets and applying statistical techniques
- Proficiencywith tools such as R STATA SPSS or similar statistical software
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau R) and the ability to communicate insights clearly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience presenting to non-technical audiences
- Ability to synthesize complex data into clear actionable insights
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in social sciences education statistics or a related field
- Experience with survey design and qualitative or mixed-methods research
- Familiarity with qualitative data analysis tools and approaches
- Experience using AI tools to enhance data analysis reporting or workflow efficiency
- Familiarity with strategic planning concepts and institutional research environments
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected pay range for this position is$131105 $150622 per annum.
Stanford offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being growth and work-life balance. Learn more here: highlights include:
- Generous retirement plans and time-off policies
- Access to world-class fitness facilities wellness programs and campus resources
- Career development opportunities including courses lectures and professional learning
Please note: As a fixed-term position certain benefitssuch as tuitionassistanceprogramsmay not apply.
Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. The Universitycomplies withall applicable lawsregardingnondiscrimination and provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
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