Strategic Data Analyst

Working Title: Strategic Data Analyst

Classification Title: Analyst/Programmer - Career

Posting Details

Priority Application Deadline: Sunday, August 4th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Institutional Research, Data and Analytics, the Strategic Data Analyst is responsible for playing a crucial role in analysis, planning, development, testing, training, implementation, and maintenance of complex business processes supported in the Oracle/PeopleSoft student system and third-party vendor software solutions that support and enhance the day-to-day operations and reporting and analysis for the University and other stakeholders.   The Strategic Data Analyst will work collaboratively with the Data Visualization Analyst in the development and production of complex student data reports and analysis in support of the University goals and Graduation Initiatives.   The Strategic Data Analyst is expected to provide strong leadership; ensure efficient and effective reporting of data; serve on University committees; represent the University at professional conferences and system meetings; and serve as a liaison with academic and administrative offices.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,500 per month - $10,000 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,912 per month - $12,124 per month

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Salary Grade/Range:  2

Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday

Department Information 

The mission of the Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Planning (OIREP) is to enhance University effectiveness with information and research to support planning and budgeting, assessment, accreditation, policy formation, and decision-making.

OIREP strategic functions include:

• Data Collection and Management
• Data Restructure and Reporting
• Special Research and Policy Analyses

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.csus.edu/president/institutional-research-effectiveness-planning

Minimum Qualifications 

To enter this classification, a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in applications programming and systems analysis and related programming support functions is a prerequisite. This foundation would normally by obtained through a bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science or business, or equivalent training and applied experience. Foundation knowledge and skills for the Analyst/Programmer, depend on the position assignment, may include working knowledge of a specific industry standard applications programming language and knowledge of standard systems analysis techniques.

Required Qualifications 

Education 1. Bachelor's Degree in computer science, education, information systems or related field from an accredited university or college, or equivalent training and applied experience.   Experience 2. Extensive experience utilizing Oracle/PeopleSoft Student Administration system, Human Resources, Financial systems, or comparable systems. 3. Demonstrated experience in student information systems and knowledge of functional modules in the Human Resources, Student Administration student systems (Student Records, Campus Community, Catalog, Schedule, Self-Service, Academic Advising, Admissions, Recruitment, Financial Aid and/ or Student Financials). 4. Experience with database analysis, systems operations, database management, process development and project management. 5. Experience designing