Senior Institutional Research Analyst (5876U), Planning & Analysis Office - #83533

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Departmental Overview

The Office of Planning & Analysis (OPA) supports data-informed decision making to help UC Berkeley better fulfill its goals of access and excellence through teaching, research, and public service. We deliver analyses, executive dashboards, and data modeling that provide timely decision support to leadership for a variety of critical campus processes. We strive to convey the Berkeley story in clear, innovative ways by making institutional data accessible and intelligible.

Position Summary

Involves activities associated with supporting strategic planning and decision making through the analysis, presentation, and distribution of institutional related research data. Includes planning and analytical studies, assessment, and reporting on data related to students, academic and non-academic employees, financial, and facilities. May be involved with compliance with informational requests from external agencies.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 01/19/2026.

Responsibilities

Researches, gathers, analyzes and summarizes information for research projects with a broad range of internal and external and/or current and historical information.

• Responds to ad hoc requests for information and analysis, which may entail conducting complex extractions, analyses, and reporting/graphing of information contained within survey and institutional databases.
• Actively integrates information from campus and office data into campus/office research and planning projects.
• Works collaboratively with other analysts within OPA and across campus.
• Support the curriculum management, Temporary Academic Support (TAS), and enrollment management work done by OPA in collaboration with other key campus partners.

Synthesizes complex issues and presents them via dashboards/reports in a creative and non-technical manner.

• Supports requests, priorities, and procedures for improving data presentation, reporting, special projects, and links with external sources.
• Initiates and creates interactive, accurate and modern data visualizations from scratch.
• Serve as one of the lead analysts who supports the development and maintenance of the Our Berkeley data digest and OPA's Tableau Server site.
• Utilizes creative presentation techniques to gain interest in analyses that advance campus decision making and support campus implementation of projects, programs, and new initiatives.

Responds to select reporting requests from UCOP and external entities (e.g., IPEDS, Student Achievement Measure, AAU Data Exchange, Faculty Instructional Activities Report).

• Serves as an alternative AAUDE campus representative for UC Berkeley.
• Serves as either the lead analyst or validation partner for select ranking survey submissions (e.g., GRUP/ARWU, QS, Times Higher Education, Clarivate).

Regularly engages in institutional data analysis and periodically produces reports and information that informs the strategic decision-making of campus stakeholders (e.g., enrollment tracking, curriculum analysis, faculty salaries and FTE reporting)

• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on student data and select HR/Payroll/Finance data (e.g., faculty FTE data, faculty salary data), engaging in collaborations with other IR analysts and financial analysts in FP&A.
• Provides analytical and consultation support on campus-wide initiatives, reaffirmation of WSCUC reaccreditation, task forces/working groups, and select executive committees (e.g., Executive Coordination Board).
• Works collaboratively with campus units to meet their data and analysis needs.

Provides advice and training to other analysts within OPA, CFO Unit, and the campus on data visualizations for the campus leadership and public.

• Provides Cal Answers (reporting system) analytical support and other institutional research advice and training to less-experienced staff members. Works with the VCF Training & Engagement Lead to update Cal Answers training materials and website content for the student data areas.
• Provides support for validation of student data loads into the Enterprise Data Warehouse. Supports the Cal Answers helpdesk by responding to user questions and requests for assistance.

Professional development and other responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Requires thorough knowledge in data collection and analysis techniques.
• Statistics or social science research techniques.
• Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn organization-specific computer application programs (for example, query tools and relational databases).
• Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn organizational principles and procedures involved in handling sensitive data (for example, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA).
• Requires active listening, critical thinking, good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Requires ability to present complex findings and recommendations in a clear concise manner verbally, visually (e.g., via data dashboards), and in writing.
• Requires the ability to provide good judgment, decision-making, and problem solving.
• Requires keen attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly proficient in using statistical and productivity software such as R, SPSS, Stata, SAS, MS Access, and Excel to transform, clean, analyze, and manage data; report statistics; create tables, graphs, and presentations.
• Experience using Oracle Analytics Server (OAS), Tableau, or similar software.
• Understanding organizational rules and regulations.
• Able to understand policy issues in higher education, particularly pertaining to undergraduate students at a selective public research university.
• Demonstrates ability to learn quickly, reason, synthesize, and generalize based on analysis of data.
• Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Specialized training or experience in statistical and/or data management software applications.
• Training or experience in business intelligence reporting tools and Tableau.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $115,000.00 - $130,000.00.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is eligible for hybrid work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.