Position Summary
The Graduate Employment & Program Data Specialist plays a key role in strengthening graduate education at SDSU by supporting graduate student employment and transforming program data into meaningful insights. This position collaborates with academic colleges to support the hiring and appointment of graduate students, ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreement requirements, and assist units throughout the employment process. The role also works closely with College of Graduate Studies leadership and campus partners to analyze graduate program trends, develop reports and dashboards, and provide data that informs planning and resource decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical, solutions-oriented professional who enjoys combining human resources, policy expertise, and data analysis to make a meaningful impact on graduate student success.
Key Responsibilities
- Support graduate student employment across stateside and SDSU Research Foundation appointments by reviewing classifications, hiring documentation, and appointment requirements.
- Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreement provisions, SDSU appointment processes, and SDSURF hiring practices to promote accurate and compliant employment practices.
- Collect, verify, reconcile, and analyze graduate employment and program data (to include admissions, enrollment, retention, degree progress, demographics, and completion outcomes.)
- Develop reports, dashboards, and summary materials that identify trends and support program evaluation, planning, and resource decision-making.
- Collaborate with academic colleges and campus partners to establish consistent data and reporting practices and support College of Graduate Studies reporting.
Why Join Us?
- Support graduate students by strengthening employment processes and helping academic programs make informed decisions.
- Combine HR, policy interpretation, and data analytics in a unique role with broad campus impact.
- Partner with academic colleges and graduate education leadership on strategic initiatives and continuous improvement.
- Apply advanced analytical skills to turn complex institutional data into actionable insights.
- Join a collaborative team committed to graduate education, operational excellence, and data-informed decision-making.
Position Information
- This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
- This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compen