The Office of Assessment & Technology's (OAT's) Data Team needs a Data Analyst to design, develop, and maintain data extracts, queries, reports, surveys, statistical models, and visualizations to inform decision-making related to recruitment, admissions, scholarships, financial aid, enrollment, retention, and graduation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency of output and making recommendations consistent with findings, campus enrollment goals, and university policy.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
- Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of research methodologies using statistical and research-related software.
- Demonstrated ability to use one or more of the following statistical/analytical tools and information retrieval methods: SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Visual Analytics, Google Looker Studio, Salesforce, Denodo, Tableau, Qualtrics, Python, and SQL Developer/SSMS/SSRS.
- Experience integrating complex data and conducting analyses using various statistical and business intelligence tools to produce consumable analytical reports and visualizations.
- Specific experience with SQL and relational databases strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- designs, develops, and maintains data extracts, queries, reports, surveys, statistical models, and visualizations, using advanced analytical tools
- ensures accuracy and efficiency of output
- makes recommendations consistent with findings, campus enrollment goals, and university policy
- exercise analysis and independent judgment in working with campus partners to ensure that data methods are consistent with federal, State, and university regulations
- produces routine and ad hoc internal and external reports (including dashboards, benchmarks, and comparisons related to quality and efficacy of the institution)
- integrating complex data and conducting analyses using various statistical and business intelligence tools to produce consumable analytical reports and visualizations
Other
- The incumbent is a vital member of the Office of Assessment & Technology's (OAT's) Data Team and works collaboratively with the Technology Team and with all Enrollment Management partners and other campus constituents.
- Documentation and training materials must be delivered in a way that they will be clearly understood and interpreted by end users, even by those who might not be familiar with student information and data environments.
- The incumbent must be able to ask clarifying questions to determine the specifics of what is being asked and seek consultation when unique issues are presented; and must be able to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders who rely on data analyses for decision support.
- abides by strict adherence to compliance and the highest ethical standards in ensuring that the data is presented with integrity.
- The position requires the incumbent to be analytical and trustworthy with the data. Focus and thoroughness are essential, as well as being able to integrate analytical knowledge and apply it to a variety of settings.
- Strong problem-solving, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interpret and present data findings to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environment, including adapting to changing situations, demands, priorities, and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and also collaboratively within basic guidelines and parameters, and with minimal supervision
- This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.
- A bachelor's degree in an analytical field, such as social, computer, or information science, is required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Prior experience in a college or university setting, particularly in Enrollment Management or Institutional Research, is preferred but not required.
- Prior experience with State and federal reporting in higher education.
- Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages, and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
- Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.
- The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.
