Payroll Title:
INSTITUTIONAL RSCH ANL 4 Department:
DIV-EXTENDED STUDIES Hiring Pay Scale
$121,950-$141,500 Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, M-F 8-4:30
#141966 Director, Institutional Research & AnalyticsFiling Deadline: Mon 11/16/2026 Apply Now
This is a UC San Diego Department-Only Internal Recruitment open to UC San Diego DIV-EXTENDED STUDIES (000500) Employees Only UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 11/5/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position is at the Division of Extended Studies' 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr. location.
DESCRIPTIONPOSITION OVERVIEW
The Director, Institutional Research, Assessment & Analytics provides strategic direction for institutional research, assessment, enrollment analytics, market research, reporting, and compliance activities in the Division of Extended Studies (DES) and translates complex data into insights that inform strategic planning and decision-making. Develops data-driven enrollment management and retention strategies to improve student conversion, progression, persistence, and completion. The position establishes priorities, methodologies, analytical frameworks, and standards to ensure the quality, accuracy, and strategic relevance of research, reporting, and data products that support divisional decision-making.
Working across academic, enrollment, marketing, student services, technology, finance, and leadership functions, the Director translates institutional, financial, student, labor market, and marketing data into actionable information and recommendations that support program performance, student outcomes, enrollment and retention, and organizational effectiveness.
QUALIFICATIONS- Requires thorough knowledge in data collection and analysis techniques; statistics or social science research techniques; knowledge of organization-specific computer application programs (for example, query tools and relational databases); knowledge of organizational principles and procedures involved in handling sensitive data (for example, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA).
- Advanced knowledge of institutional research, applied research, program evaluation, and mixed-methods research methodologies.
- Advanced analytical skills to evaluate complex data, information, problems, and research questions and identify appropriate methodologies and analytical approaches.
- Advanced ability to translate complex research findings and data into clear conclusions, recommendations, and actionable information for diverse audiences, including senior administrators.
- Advanced skill in integrating, analyzing, interpreting, and validating data from multiple sources to produce accurate and meaningful institutional insights.
- Advanced active listening, critical thinking, good interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task.
- Advanced ability to present complex findings and recommendations in a clear concise manner verbally and in writing.
- Understanding of organizational rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of higher education, workforce, social science, and educational research concepts, including enrollment, student outcomes, program performance, and labor market trends.
- Able to provide good judgment and decision-making, problem solving.
- Advanced knowledge of institutional data systems, key metrics, reporting requirements, data governance, and standards for data quality, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Advanced oral, written, presentation, interpersonal, and consultation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate research goals, methodologies, findings, and limitations.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and formulate evidence-based solutions, alternatives, and recommendations in response to complex institutional research and planning needs.
- Advanced project and program management skills, including planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and completing multiple complex research and analytical projects within established timelines.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders and build productive working relationships across academic, enrollment, marketing, student services, technology, finance, and leadership functions.
SPECIAL CONDITIONSJob offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $100,100 - $187,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $47.94 - $89.80
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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