Chancellor's Office Statement
Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Educator Preparation Data Scientist. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.
Salary
The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $104,136 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Classification
Administrator II
Position Information
The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking an Educator Preparation Data Scientist to be responsible for managing, developing, and maintaining the Center’s educator preparation data systems and dashboards. The Data Scientist performs strategic data analyses to inform continuous improvement efforts in CSU’s educator preparation programs and supports campus data needs in ways that enhance the system’s ability to recruit, prepare, develop, and retain outstanding teachers for California schools.
The data initiatives overseen in this role directly advance the Chancellor’s Office strategic plan, "CSU Forward: Thriving Students, Thriving University, Thriving California” by providing actionable evidence about CSU educator preparation programs. These initiatives support:
-Public transparency and informed strategic planning and policy development;
-Campus accreditation and compliance with state and federal requirements;
-Evaluation of state, federal, and privately funded grants and initiatives;
-Systemwide accountability, including the establishment of improvement goals and priorities;
-Effective communication of the impact and value of university-based educator preparation programs; and
-Statewide policy discussions related to educator preparation reform.
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE CSU SACRAMENTO CAMPUS.
This position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office (in-person)) with onsite work at the main headquarters located in Sacramento, California.
Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Director, Educator Quality Center, the Educator Preparation Data Scientist will perform duties as outlined below:
Data Systems Project Management
-Design, develop, and manage systems and processes for collecting, extracting, loading, and integrating high-priority credential program and student data into the EdQ operational data store.
-Lead the development of dashboards and reporting tools that support CSU educator preparation programs.
-Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders—including campus and Chancellor’s Office staff, internal IT and IR&A teams, and external partners such as state and national education agencies, funding organizations, consultants, and vendors—to ensure data systems meet strategic and operational needs.
Strategic Data Analysis
-Conduct strategic data analyses to generate valid and reliable evidence that supports continuous improvement in CSU educator preparation programs and addresses California’s educator workforce needs.
-Translate analytical findings into actionable insights and communicate them clearly through data visualizations, storytelling, and presentations tailored to non-technical audiences.
-Evaluate the impact of key initiatives using quantitative evidence and support data-informed decision-making across the CSU system.
Support Effective Use of Data
-Develop and refine systems and processes that improve the quality, consistency, and usability of existing educator preparation metrics administered by EdQ.
-Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with educator preparation faculty and practitioners to reflect their goals and values.
-Promote the standardization and adoption of shared data tools, software platforms, and protocols across CSU educator preparation programs.
Qualifications
This position requires:
-Demonstrated interest in improving educational outcomes, particularly in educator preparation.
-Master’s degree or higher in a technical, computational, or quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Educational Measurement, or related discipline).
-A minimum of four years of professional experience, including at least one year of hands-on experience in data science, analytics, or applied research.
-Proven ability to deliver data products, tools, or original research—preferably in an educational or public-sector context, using large or complex datasets.
-Strong quantitative skills, including experience with statistical methods used in education research.
-Proficiency with one or more statistical software tools or programming languages (e.g., R, Python, Stata).
-Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
-Experience with data mining, exploration, and visualization techniques.
-Familiarity with data systems design, development, and management.
-Strong project management skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
-Experience administering surveys using platforms such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or QuestionPro.
-Experience working with sensitive or confidential data in a secure computing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data warehousing solutions.
-Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.
-Familiarity with data governance practices, especially in educational or public-sector environments.
-Experience using AI or machine learning tools (e.g., OpenAI) to enhance data analysis, automation, or reporting workflows.
-Knowledge of educator preparation policy, accreditation processes, or workforce analytics.
Application Period
Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by December 2, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
How To Apply
Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.
Title IX
Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix
E-Verify
This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.
Mandated Reporter Per CANRA
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.
CSU Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Background
The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.