Educator Preparation Data Scientist

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

Strategic Data Analysis

Support Effective Use of Data

Qualifications

This position requires :

Preferred Qualifications