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Application Process

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit an application, along with a cover letter and resume.

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

In your cover letter, please demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience have prepared you to fulfill the major duties of this position.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under general direction of the Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness Institutional Effectiveness, the Research Analyst designs and conducts analytical, research and evaluation studies, analytics, and assessment studies of considerable scope in support of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE). The Research Analyst is responsible for querying large-scale institutional databases; troubleshooting and manipulating data; creating reports; filling cyclical and ad-hoc data requests and reporting requirements; preparing interpretive analyses and presenting research findings in narrative and graphic forms; and effectively interacting with the university community and external constituencies in carrying out these responsibilities.

Key Qualifications

This position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. (Additional qualifying professional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.) Three years of progressively responsible technical research or statistical experience including or supplemented by one year in the interpretation and graphic presentation of data. Graduate study in the social sciences, economics, mathematics, statistics, public or business administration or engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Experience developing electronic surveys in order to gather and analyze data about human behavior, perceptions, and knowledge required. Significant professional experience querying and reporting from complex information systems such as PeopleSoft (preferably academic and student data) required. Significant experience in a large, complex and diverse higher education setting and experience supporting institutional self-studies for re-accreditation highly preferred. Advanced proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required. Experience with Tableau, SQL, and PeopleSoft strongly preferred. Knowledge of Google Suite, Veera Construct, Qualtrics, and electronic communication methods and tools (web design, storyboarding, videos, infographics) preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $4,789 to $5,417 a month. This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.

For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

Supplemental Information

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: 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 set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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