Lead Data Insights Analyst
Lead Data Insights Analyst
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Job Description
Job Summary: Manage the institutional research efforts by developing implementing and supporting the database and reporting components to specific needs and requirements defined. Support the reporting needs and responsibilities associated with the HEI state reporting IPEDS reporting and various surveys subscribed to by the university. Contribute to IRs database development and analytics efforts including objects associated with the institutions data warehouse and business intelligence technology. Supervise other staff working within the department providing oversight guidance and mentoring.
Essential Functions:
40 Serve as primary access point for internal and external requests for university information and in the design and development of recurring and ad hoc queries analytics and reporting objects. Assign work to supervised staff and monitor progress on tasks.
20 Support the preparation of official university reports and surveys for State Federal and external agencies and organizations.
20 Maintain working knowledge of critical systems and data sources. Keep current on emerging trends and directions. Serve on various university institutional and governance groups and bodies.
10 Develop sound data administration protocols related to respective IR reporting areas.
10 Serve as the IR support person for database and analytics development efforts in conjunction with staff from Information Technology Services.
Additional Position Information:
Required Qualifications:
- Relevant Bachelors Degree
- A minimum of 4 years experience in reporting data related to higher education or related work experience
- A minimum of 2 years experience in Institutional Research and knowledge of IPEDS and external surveys such as Common Data Set HLC and US News reporting.
- Use of statistical and database management software strong communication skills ability to work harmoniously and effectively with personnel at all levels required.
- High degree of organization numerical accuracy and attention to detail required.
- Requires active listening critical thinking good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
- Requires ability to present complex findings and recommendations in a clear concise manner verbally and in writing.
- Requires the ability to provide good judgment decisionmaking and problem solving.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Highly proficient in using statistical and productivity software such as R SAS Power BI Tableau and Excel to transform clean analyze and manage data; report statistics; create tables graphs and presentations.
- Able to understand policy issues in higher education particularly pertaining to undergraduate students at a selective public research university.
- Demonstrates ability to learn quickly reason synthesize and generalize based on analysis of data.
- Masters degree in related area.
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume and cover letter.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on April 24 2025.
Compensation:
The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Sena JodoinEmail:
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a preemployment driving record search.
NonDiscrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our NonDiscrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
