Job Description

At a glance

This is a newly created, high-impact role within the Office of the President and Provost, where you’ll help lead critical survey research and data analysis that directly informs university-wide decisions. You’ll work closely with senior leadership on complex, high-visibility projects tied to Stanford’s academic mission.

What you'll be doing

Another Source's client, Stanford University, is recruiting an Assessment and Evaluation Analyst to join their team in Stanford, California.

Here’s a little about Stanford University:

Stanford University is one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions, known for driving innovation, advancing knowledge, and shaping global impact. Supporting this mission is a community of over 17,000 staff working across disciplines to influence everything from public policy to technological advancement.

This role sits within Institutional Research & Decision Support (IR&DS), part of the Office of the President and Provost. IR&DS plays a critical role in guiding university leadership through data-driven insights. The Assessment and Evaluation team partners with stakeholders across campus—including faculty, administrators, and senior leadership—to design and execute research that informs high-impact decisions tied to Stanford’s academic mission.

About this role:

This is a newly created position designed to expand the team’s capacity at a critical moment. You’ll join a two-person special projects team focused on delivering high-priority institutional surveys and analyses tied to sensitive and high-visibility policy decisions.

Working alongside a Senior Assessment and Evaluation Analyst, you’ll play a key role in helping university leadership navigate complex questions using data. This is an opportunity to directly influence decision-making at one of the most respected universities in the world—while building deep expertise in survey research, institutional analytics, and mixed-methods evaluation. This is a hybrid position and a fixed-term role (3 years) with no plans for conversion to a full-time ongoing position.

Your Contribution Will Likely Include:

• Design and execute survey research methodologies to answer complex institutional questions

• Lead data collection efforts, including survey development, administration, and integration with existing data sources

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to uncover insights and inform decision-making

• Explore data from multiple perspectives, identifying patterns, implications, and actionable recommendations

• Translate findings into compelling narratives through reports, presentations, and data visualizations

• Present insights to faculty, senior leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders in a clear and impactful way

• Collaborate across departments to gather data, benchmarks, and comparative insights

• Support project management efforts to ensure timely delivery of high-priority research initiatives

• Contribute to research compliance efforts, ensuring data collection involving students aligns with federal and university policies

• Partner closely with the Senior Analyst on both routine and complex analytical projects

Experience You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in quantitative analysis, or a combination of education and experience

• Strong foundation in survey research, data analysis, and empirical research methods

• Experience working with large, complex datasets and applying statistical techniques

• Proficiency with tools such as R, STATA, SPSS, or similar statistical software

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, R) and the ability to communicate insights clearly

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to non-technical audiences

• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in social sciences, education, statistics, or a related field

• Experience with survey design and qualitative or mixed-methods research

• Familiarity with qualitative data analysis tools and approaches

• Experience using AI tools to enhance data analysis, reporting, or workflow efficiency

• Familiarity with strategic planning concepts and institutional research environments

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected pay range for this position is $131,105 – $150,622 per annum.

Stanford offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Learn more here: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/benefits

Benefits highlights include:

• Generous retirement plans and time-off policies

• Access to world-class fitness facilities, wellness programs, and campus resources

• Career development opportunities, including courses, lectures, and professional learning

Please note: As a fixed-term position, certain benefits—such as tuition assistance programs—may not apply.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination and provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

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