Institutional Research, Business Analyst
Employer Info:
Mercy College
http://mercy.edu
Mercy College is the dynamic, diverse New York City area college whose students are on a personal mission: to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Founded in 1950 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy College is an independent, coeducational college that offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The vibrancy of the College culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. The College offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan and Yorktown Heights with additional teaching locations in New Rochelle, Brooklyn and Harlem as well as online offerings.
Mercy College
http://mercy.edu
Mercy College is the dynamic, diverse New York City area college whose students are on a personal mission: to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Founded in 1950 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy College is an independent, coeducational college that offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The vibrancy of the College culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. The College offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan and Yorktown Heights with additional teaching locations in New Rochelle, Brooklyn and Harlem as well as online offerings.
- Job Name
- Institutional Research, Business Analyst
- Posting Date
- 02/24/2020
- Brief Description
- The IR Business Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert in Institutional Research initiatives that involve the analysis of institutional data for academic and administrative planning. The Analyst will collaborate with departments across the Mercy College campus to conduct analyses and develop data sets, dashboards, and visualizations that will be consumed by the College community. In addition, this individual will assist in the development of an Enterprise Data Management and Analytics system.
- Job Category
- Institutional Research
- Job Type
- Full-Time
- Education Level Required
- Bachelors
- Location City
- Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522, United states
- How to Apply
- Electronic applications are required and must include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Please submit the above documentation online at https://jobs.mercy.edu
- Direct Link
- Click here for more info
- Job Details
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Responsibilities include:
• Extract and transform data in preparation for analysis, using demonstrated knowledge of relational database systems
• Conduct data validation procedures and design methods to improve data integrity
• Develop strategies to support college-wide initiatives pertaining to data storage and utilization of analytic platforms
• Design data models that can efficiently be utilized as source data for external and internal reports
• Integrate data from various systems, examine patterns in data, and draw insights that can be used to support academic and administrative work across the college
• Serve as a technical liaison between IT, IR and functional areas, leveraging technology to improve business processes
• Complete reports to maintain compliance with accrediting bodies, government agencies and other external organizations (e.g., NYSED, IPEDS, Middle States, CDS, etc.)
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to monitor key performance indicators for the college; determine the data needs of departments and programs through open communication and collaboration
• Design and carry-out all steps of IR survey projects including administration, data collection, quality control, analysis, and executive reporting
• Coordinate with the Executive Director to develop periodic reports for the Board of Trustees and its Committees
Experience and/or skills required:
• 1-5 years of experience in Institutional Research, business analytics, information systems management, data integration, and/or organizational effectiveness
• Familiarity with relational database systems and non-relational database systems (i.e. data-lake, graph databases).
• Ability to identify gaps in business processes and provide data-driven solutions that will yield operational efficiencies.
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing, interpersonal communication, email, and presentations.
• Ability to travel between locations may be required.
• Preferred: Experience with business processes and analytics in higher education
Education required or min education required:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required; educational background in data analytics, research methods, mathematics, and/or computer science preferred