Institutional Research Analyst
- Job Name
- Institutional Research Analyst
- Posting Date
- 05/26/2017
- Brief Description
- Institutional Research collects data from both internal and external sources, and turns this data into information to support planning, decision-making, and policy formulation at the University of Delaware. The IR team assists personnel in other University units with survey research and assessment methodology, evaluation, data analyses, and responds to requests for data from other higher education stakeholders. Under the general direction of the Director of Institutional Research, the Institutional Research Analyst performs a variety of duties related to reporting, research design, and development of appropriate methodology for a wide range of projects in support of the office mission.
- Job Category
- Institutional Research
- Job Type
- Full-Time
- Education Level Required
- Bachelors
- Location City
- Newark, DE 19716, United states
- How to Apply
- Please submit a one-page cover letter, a curriculum vitae or resume, and three references with their contact information as ONE document online via the UD Jobs website http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/, Job ID
104509. Please forward any questions to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Heather Kelly, Director of Institutional Research, at hkelly@udel.edu, or by mail University of Delaware, 334 Hullihen Hall, Newark, DE 19716.
- Direct Link
- Click here for more info
- Job Details
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ENTRY TO MID LEVEL Work Responsibilities:
- Acquire, manipulate, develop, and maintain longitudinal data sets, verifying accuracy and consistency over time, in the context of evolving reporting requirements.
- Write and edit Cognos reports from the University’s data warehouse.
- Assist with maintaining the University's Facts & Figures.
- Assist in administering and analyzing data from major survey research projects.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of integrated institutional self-assessment programs, provide technical support, and facilitate the integration of processes and findings into institutional planning and decision-making.
- Support the Academic Program Review process.
- Prepare institutional responses to internal and external queries related to admissions, enrollment, student outcomes, and faculty and staff recruitment and development.
- Develop research methods to address requests for information from senior administration, deans, department chairs, faculty, and other stakeholders across campus.
- Gather and analyze data, and prepare written reports, infographics and PowerPoint presentations.
- Maintain an on-going program of professional development through membership, paper presentations, and active involvement in professional organizations.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ENTRY TO MID LEVEL Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Demonstrated performance in data gathering, analysis and presentation of data.
- Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software; SAS or SPSS programming and/or other software used to manipulate, summarize, and produce reports from multiple, large complex data sets.
- Knowledge of web-based applications/web authoring tools (WordPress) preferred.
- Experience using Cognos (or similar) database query and reporting software preferred.
- Ability to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
- Ability to analyze statistical data and generate reports, design and administer survey instruments, and plan, create, program and manage statistical computer databases across multiple hardware and operating system platforms/environments.
- Knowledge of large-scale data systems, definitions, and procedures.
- Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data findings; apply statistical principles and processes to meet a range of information requirements; gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports; investigate and analyze information to draw conclusions.
- Ability to effectively communicate research results through written and oral reports and PowerPoint presentations.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Eligible to work in the United States and eligibility for employment following completion of a criminal background check.