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District Data Support Analyst at California College Guidance Initiative

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Application Deadline

7/18/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

5/22/2026

Contact

Jessica Hemington
9169477992

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
75,000 - 95,000 Annually

Length of Work Year

12-month

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

The California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) works to smooth the path to college and career for all California students, especially those who have been underrepresented in higher education. We manage CaliforniaColleges.edu, the State of California's official college and career planning platform, which serves as a crucial component of the state's Cradle-to-Career System tools for students and parents. Through a combination of data-driven tools and infrastructure, student-focused curricula and building districts’ capacity to manage and use student data, we remove obstacles to student success and help create a clearer pathway between K-12 and higher education. To learn more, please visit the California College Guidance Initiative website at CACollegeGuidance.org

Job Summary

District Data Support Analyst California College Guidance Initiative * Full-Time * Remote Within California With Occasional Travel * All Candidates Must Currently Live Full-Time in California Overview of Role The California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) is looking for an analyst to join the team that supports Local Education Agencies (LEAs) as they implement transcript-informed functionality on CaliforniaColleges.edu. The Data Services District Data Support Analyst, will oversee the receipt, processing, troubleshooting and data validity reviews of district transcript files including: (1) Recurring management of transcript files from various LEAs in California (2) Troubleshooting discrepancies found by educators (3) Supporting LEA staff to resolve the file related issues and cases. The Data Services District Data Support Analyst, is responsible for working closely with LEA experts to ensure transcript data is provided in a timely manner and is accurate. For new LEAs coming on board, this typically involves supporting LEAs to create the transcript files or to advise on issues when creating the transcript files. This position does not write production code. However, a level of comfort with the software tools and languages in use at CCGI (SQL, Jira, Excel, Salesforce) is preferred. The ideal candidate for this position has experience working in K-12/higher Ed data systems and/or student records management and understands the nuances of student transcript data. The candidate should have an interest in large educational systems and the equity challenges that students face when navigating such systems. At CCGI, we work to solve large scale, system-level problems. You must be comfortable working with unknowns and ambiguous solutions, as well as passionate about promoting public education.

Requirements / Qualifications

* Bachelor’s Degree in a Business, Math, Information Technology or related field or equivalent professional experience. * At least three years experience with K-12 or higher education transcript data sets. * Proficiency with SQL or similar language and highly proficient in Excel. * Familiarity with one or more K-12 student information system (SIS) is required; Understanding of Calpads data sets and/or CSU/UC 'a-g' requirements for undergraduate eligibility is preferred. All of the following documents are required for this position: * Letter of Introduction * Resume

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Comments and Other Information

The Foundation’s benefit package currently includes paid holidays, sick and vacation leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, a defined benefit retirement plan (CalPERS), and 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans. Our excellent benefit package also provides $50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance coverage for eligible employees, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Life Insurance, Pet insurance and more. Application Instructions * Go to https://www.cacollegeguidance.org/careers/ * Find [District Data Support Analyst] and follow the directions to apply. The application process will be open until the position is filled. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities (EEO) are available to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, genetic characteristics, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, political affiliation, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, the Foundation for California Community Colleges complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

Comments and Other Information

Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.

CalPERS Retirement Benefits

Salary : $50,000

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