California State University, Office of the Chancellor · 2 days ago
Educator Preparation Data Scientist
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$0/yr - $104K/yr
4+ years expCalifornia State University, Office of the Chancellor is seeking an Educator Preparation Data Scientist to manage and develop the Center’s educator preparation data systems and dashboards. The role involves performing strategic data analyses to support continuous improvement in CSU’s educator preparation programs and enhance the system's ability to recruit and retain outstanding teachers for California schools.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Outstanding vacation
Health and dental plans
Fee waiver education program
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
15 paid holidays a year
Company
California State University, Office of the Chancellor
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 23 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and 477,000 students.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Beaver
Chief Procurement Officer
Donald R. Mitchell
Leadership Coach (California Leadership Network/CA Academic Partnership Program)
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