What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst / Data Consultant position at Association for Institutional Research (AIR)?
Application Procedure
Applications received through November 20, 2025 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Apply at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/551777/research-analyst-data-consultant
Job 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 decision-making and strategic initiatives.
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, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.
Benefits
The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
Applications received through November 20, 2025 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Apply at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/551777/research-analyst-data-consultant
Job 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 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 university’s 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.
- Equivalent to a bachelor's 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.
- 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.
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, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.
Benefits
The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
