Institutional Research Analyst

Employer Info:

Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)



https://hunter.cuny.edu/

Hunter College of the City University of New York, a distinguished public university, values learning in the liberal arts and sciences as a cornerstone of individual development and a vital foundation for a more just and inclusive society. Continuing our long tradition of expanding opportunity, we seek students from all backgrounds to engage in a rigorous educational experience that prepares them to become leaders and innovators in their communities and in the world. Hunter also contributes to intellectual discourse by supporting excellent scholarship and creative activity by its accomplished faculty. Hunter undergraduate, graduate and professional curricula challenge students to think critically—to approach problems from multiple perspectives, distinguish the questions each raises, and recognize the kinds of evidence each values. The College’s academic programs stress the significance of human diversity, emphasize research and artistic creation, and invite students to extend their education beyond campus. We cultivate the qualities our graduates need to thrive in their chosen careers and make a difference as active citizens. We embrace our setting at the heart of New York City—we seek to draw on its energy, capitalize on its remarkable resources, weave it into the fabric of our teaching, research and creative expression, and give back to it through our service and citizenship.
Job Name
Institutional Research Analyst
Posting Date
05/04/2017
Brief Description
The position of Institutional Research Analyst performs the following functions:
 
1. Plans and implements research studies, including selecting and analyzing data, preparing statistical and narrative reports, designing appropriate research methods, including the use of external studies, surveys and focus groups, and recommending the further collection of required data elements by administrative and academic staff;
2. Contributes to the development and support of University research databases and automated reporting systems;
3. Recommends, uses and supports various query tools for accessing data in research and other databases;
4. Analyzes data using univariate and multivariate techniques and interprets and reports findings using appropriate tabular, graphical and narrative methods;
5. Compiles data for federal- and state- mandated accountability reporting and grant reporting;
6. Contributes to the content and layout of a university dashboard for internal and external consumption;
7. Leads or participates in meetings to better understand the information needs of various University constituents.
Job Category
Institutional Research
Job Type
Full-Time
Education Level Required
Bachelors
Location City
Brookville, NY 11548, United states
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Job Details
Summary of essential job functions:

  1. Develops and Deploys Research Reports (50%)

    • Develops reports (internal and external) in areas including but not limited to:

      • Enrollment, Revenue and Cost Analyzes

      • Student Persistence and Completion

      • Student Assessment

      • Program Reviews

      • Grant Development

      • University Advancement

  2. Collects additional data as needed, using external research sources and deploying surveys and focus groups in order to enhance information that supports data-driven decision making.

     Analyzes large university data sets to discern patterns using appropriate statistical techniques and machine learning (40%)

    • Performs predictive analytics to better understand relationships between data for decision makers

       

  3. Collaborates with the university community on Information Needs (10%)

    • Updates university dashboard.

    • Recommends and support various query tools for accessing data.

    • Works closely with other offices (e.g. Registrar, Admission, Financial Aid, Information Technology) to improve data collection, storage, and reporting.

    • Collaborates with and support the planning and evaluation needs of the data integrity team, assessment leaders, faculty, and academic administrators.

  4. Other duties as required

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required in areas such as social science research, behavioral science, information science, computer science, or mathematics, or a related discipline; must have at least two years of experience performing data-driven analysis, including experience in data analysis, research, database design, system analysis, and so on; knowledge of data science in general and machine learning in particular; knowledge of advanced statistical techniques related to sampling and projection; higher education experience, including an understanding of academic and administrative processes; experience with standard external reports in higher education such as IPEDS, the Common Dataset, US News rankings, etc.  Ability to learn new technologies quickly and proficiently; ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently; ability to interact with a wide range of users and technicians; ability to remain calm under stressful circumstances and/or aggressive deadlines.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent customer service skills; strong organizational skills. Proficiency in Data science tools such as R-Stat, Pandas etc; proficiency in query techniques associated with relational databases (SQL); proficiency in predictive analytics; proficiency in the PeopleSoft system. Experience with SharePoint.