Institutional Data Analyst
Institutional Data Analyst
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$ 65000 - 75000
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Position Title:
Institutional Data Analyst
Department/School:
Office of Institutional Data Research & Planning
Salary/Pay Rate:
$65000 - $75000
Job Summary:
Marist University is seeking applications for a dedicated Institutional Data Analyst. The Institutional Data Analyst will manage analyze and report on key data sets for internal stakeholders as well as support data collection and automation for external compliance. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Data Research and Planning this position will also assist in tracking operational performance and setting strategic goals while collaborating cross-divisionally at Marist. A successful candidate will have a strong technical background with an ability to manage data use software tools to generate both standard and tailored reports and create data visualizations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Data Science Statistics Math Education or a related field.
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in data analysis preferably within a higher education context and with Ellucian Banner.
- Strong proficiency in writing SQL code (MySQL Oracle) and using data extraction tools.
- Understanding of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Excel R Python Tableau Power BI).
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively.
- Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Attention to detail and a strong commitment to data integrity.
Essential Functions:
- Data Reporting and Analysis: Create maintain and deliver data reports/extracts from student information system and institutional data warehouse for internal/external reporting (enrollment retention IPEDS NYSED program assessment etc.). Write and optimize SQL code where necessary to extract manipulate and analyze data to assist in the development of dashboard visualizations and detailed reports for internal stakeholders.
- Data Collection Management and Cleaning: Collect and organize data from various institutional systems including Banner and institutional data warehouse ensuring data integrity and accessibility. Perform data cleaning and validation to maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability identifying discrepancies with data in concert with other operational areas as necessary.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Support: Collaborate with academic departments admissions data science and institutional research teams to identify data needs support presentation or reporting and provide actionable insights when necessary.
- Ad Hoc Analysis: Perform special projects benchmarking and analyses as needed to address specific institutional challenges and inform decision-making.
- Qualitative Research and Evaluation: Analyze survey data related to student feedback alumni outcomes and faculty evaluations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree preferred.
- Possess basic knowledge of higher education.
- Experience with compliance reporting and surveys for higher education (IPEDS NYSED US News etc.).
Required Application Documents:
Resume Cover Letter & Contact Information of 3 Professional References
Benefits:
The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
- Unlimited paid sick time.
- 14 paid holidays per year.
- Medical Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
- Life insurance.
- Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
- 403(b) defined contribution plan:
- First 6 years University contributes 7.5% Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
- University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7 and 12% after 15 years.
- Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
- Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1000 hours with Marist University.
- 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Roth option available. Voluntary up to IRS maximum contribution.
- Tuition Benefits:
- Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee spouse and dependent children under age 26.
- University pays 100% tuition only.
- Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.
About the Department/School:
Reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Planning the Office of Institutional Data Research and Planning facilitates planning and operational decision-making by collecting analyzing and reporting consistent and accurate data about the University.
About Marist University:
Founded in 1929 Marist is a comprehensive independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie N.Y. and Florence Italy plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Princeton Review and others. To learn more please visit of Position:
Full-time
Classification:
Administrative (Exempt)
Months per Year:
12
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Hours per Week:
37.5
Location:
Marist University Main Campus
Number of Position Openings:
1
Equal Employment Statement:
Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities women people with disabilities and any other protected groups found to be under represented.
Equal opportunity means employment development and promotion of individuals without consideration of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.
Marists policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation veteran status or any other condition established by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
