Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a research analyst and assessment professional to support evidence-based decision-making, policy development, and program improvement across the university.
Requirements
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, with experience using statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, STATA) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Ability to learn and apply AI tools to support and develop innovative institutional research and assessment practices
- Experience with data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, focus groups, interviews)
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau)
- Experience with relational databases and data governance
- Strong ability to present complex data, findings, and recommendations clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences
- Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, STATA)
Responsibilities
- Design and administer data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, focus groups, interviews)
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses
- Create and disseminate reports and interactive dashboards
- Present findings to senior leadership, faculty, staff, and other campus stakeholders to guide institutional priorities
- Design and execute research and assessment projects that address both university-wide and Student Affairs priorities
- Collaborate with IR&A and Student Affairs leadership to develop integrated data and assessment strategies aligned with institutional strategic plans
- Manage and analyze data from relational databases and other institutional sources, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with FERPA
Other
- A Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, or related discipline; a Doctoral degree strongly preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for translating complex data into accessible formats
- Proven ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in research, analysis, and assessment
- Proven ability to work effectively and collegially with diverse stakeholders that span academic and student affairs, including faculty, staff, and administrators across campus
- Successful pre-employment background check
