Position Summary Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President for Analytic Studies & Institutional Research (ASIR) the Assistant Director for Reporting & Data Management will manage ASIR’s SQL Server, Tableau Server and data operations. This includes building and managing the data management plan for the extract-transform-load (ETL) processes for student and faculty from Peoplesoft and other system sources. In addition, the incumbent will manage the ERS reporting and file submission processes, ASIR website reports, internal dashboards and the faculty Data Lake. The Assistant Director will work with analysts to ensure data files are complete, accurate and submitted on time and will manage and build workflow to optimize operations and cross-train staff. The Assistant Director will serve as the liaison with other campus units who contribute to the ERS data in the Student Information System and will serve as a contact with the CSU Chancellor’s Office. The Assistant Director will also be accountable for dashboard maintenance and development. Key to success will be to develop and adhere to annual plans tied to the mandated reporting and campus data demand cycles. Developing and maintaining campus partnerships, mentoring staff, building workflow and systems, continuously improving operations and cross-training are essential for this role.
As a working manager, this work will include building data validation systems that are continuously tested to ensure data is aligned with expectations and adhere to reporting requirements. Applying knowledge of database fundamentals, understanding technical aspects of the Student Information System and serving as liaison with the IT Division are also required. The Assistant Director will serve as a compassionate leader who supports diversity of approaches and perspectives, demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion and seeks to inspire the ASIR team. The incumbent will apply strong data management and analysis skills and possess deep contextual understanding of higher education to support strategic operations and student success at SDSU. The Assistant Director will serve on ASIR’s leadership team and support efforts as needed for Student Success and the Statistical Modeling Group. The Assistant Director will serve on campus committees as directed by ASIR’s AVP and as a leader in Analytic Studies and Institutional Research and at SDSU.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, at-will position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.
Department Summary The Provost and Senior Vice President oversees Academic Affairs, which consists of seven colleges and SDSU-Imperial Valley as well as the Library, Graduate Studies, Global Campus and the offices of Faculty Advancement and Student Success, Curriculum and Assessment, International Affairs, and Enrollment Services. The Provost oversees academic goals, educational policy, curriculum planning and development, program planning and quality control, instructional and faculty development, student educational services, external funding support, resource allocations, personnel actions pertaining to faculty and academic staff, collective bargaining, facilities management, the University Senate and all matters that affect the academic environment. The Provost and Senior Vice President serves as spokesperson to the community on matters of academic concern and as President in the absence of the President, and acts as the President's designee on campus, local, regional, state, and California State University System committees. Search committees for new deans of colleges and deans' administrative review panels are coordinated by the Provost’s Office.
The mission of San Diego State University’s Analytic Studies & Institutional Research (ASIR) is to broadly support Academic Affairs including academic colleges, Enrollment Services, Faculty Advancement & Student Success, Academic Financial Operations, and other divisions with information to inform decision-making. To do so, ASIR leverages available technical resources and staff expertise to ensure data integrity, develop data tools, build partnerships, promote data literacy, conduct in-depth analyses, and activate predictive modeling for operational and strategic needs that support campus decision-making. ASIR’s fundamental charge is to collect, review, and validate student and faculty data for the Enrollment Reporting System (ERS), Academic Planning Data Base (APDB) and other mandated federal, state and system requirements.
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Education and Experience Three to five years of progressively responsible technical research or statistical experience including two years in the curation, visualization, analysis and interpretation of data and presentation of statistical results to key stakeholders. Experience leading projects and/or teams. 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.
Master’s degree in statistics or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Key Qualifications - Advanced data management proficiency including database management, building database queries, building stored procedures and creating validation systems using SQL or other data analysis tools.
- Experience with student information systems such as Peoplesoft Campus Solutions.
- Experience with Tableau or other visualization tools.
- Familiarity with multidimensional data storage like SQL Server Analysis Services is a plus.
- Advanced experience with Excel and experience with Azure DevOps, Git repository or other version control system.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Commitment to data integrity and accuracy.
- Two plus years of experience in Institutional Research is preferred.
- SQL Server Management Studio & SQL Analysis Services experience.
- Proficiency with agile project management system.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Data Lakes, Peoplesoft and Tableau is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits package that includes:
- Extensive Leave benefits: 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year;
- Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension (with CalPERS and UC Retirement Plan reciprocity) and retiree healthcare benefits;
- An array of health, dental, and vision coverage at no-cost or low-cost to the employee; and
- California State University system fee reduction program (fee waiver) for the employee or their qualified dependent
Anticipated hiring range: $110,000 - $120,000 annually.
Diversity and Community at SDSU At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.
Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .
Principles of Community
At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Supplemental Information This position is open to current SDSU employees only. Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on June 27, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by June 26, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is 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.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.
Advertised: Jun 13 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 27 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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