Temple University's Institutional Research & Assessment Department is searching for a Research Analyst I to provide research and data analysis in support of university academic and financial planning, as well as internal and external reporting. This position will support data-informed decision-making, and support mission-critical initiatives spanning enrollment, budgeting, finance, and institutional effectiveness.
Requirements
- Experience with analytical software such as R, SPSS, SAS, Python, or similar software.
- Experience with SQL, Access, Tableau, Power BI, or dashboard development tools.
- Strong data management skills, including the ability to work with large datasets and relational databases.
- Demonstrated statistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Experience with machine learning or advanced analytics techniques.
Responsibilities
- apply data mining, statistical analysis, and data visualization techniques to support ad hoc and recurring analytical projects for both offices.
- collecting, validating, and analyzing university-wide data
- preparing internal and external reporting
- supporting budget development processes including financial surveys and projections
- contributing to data analytics initiatives such as benchmarking, performance-based funding analyses, and development of data dashboards.
- supports ongoing IR functions including survey analysis, maintenance of longitudinal datasets, and development of operational reports, dashboards, and research studies.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in social sciences, statistics, economics, public policy, educational research, business analytics, or a related field.
- At least one (1) year of directly related experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Familiarity with budget and financial data or financial modeling concepts.
- Experience working in an Institutional Research, Budget, or Finance office.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports without need for extensive editing.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service skills and ability to engage effectively with staff and administrators.
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends, if necessary.
- This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.
