Research Analyst
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Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Research Analyst
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location:Virginia Military Institute
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for a Research Analyst position. Reporting to the Associate Director of Institutional Research the Research Analyst works independently and collaboratively with campus stakeholders to support the Institutes mission strategic plan and state and federal reporting requirements. As a member of the Office of Assessment Institutional Research and Analytics the Research Analyst serves as a data steward for the Institute and contributes to institutional research reporting and data-informed decision-making. This is a full-time on-site position.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Assists the Associate Director of Institutional Research with reporting to IPEDS SCHEV US News NCAA and SACSCOC.
Queries compiles analyzes and summarizes data and other information needed for IR projects such as the Common Data Set and ad hoc requests.
Updates and maintains annually the VMI Fact Book.
Synthesizes complex issues and presents them in a creative and non-technical manner in both print and online including data visualizations and dashboards.
Updates and maintains the offices website with timely relevant data and graphics.
Assists with the SACSCOC compliance and assessment efforts as needed.
Assists the Director and Associate Director in the analysis and reporting of other institutional data as needed for planning evaluation and assessment.
Participates in ongoing professional development activities to acquire and maintain knowledge and skills that are essential for performing the duties of the position and for supporting the Office in following best practices in data visualization and institutional research.
Employs appropriate technologies for performing the duties of the position at the necessary level of proficiency including the Institutes Colleague system of institutional data applications in Microsoft Office (especially Word Excel and PowerPoint) the Institutes email system (MS Exchange) Adobe Acrobat SAS/R and Power BI.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in appropriate discipline.
Experience with data analysis database management and website content management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (especially Word Excel and PowerPoint) Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with campus personnel and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
Additional Considerations
Graduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Previous experience in higher education institutional research including state/federal reporting and fact book production.
Familiarity with programming logic conditional statements and query languages such as SQL SAS or R. Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
Demonstrated interest in expanding expertise in institutional research.
VMI graduates and/or individuals with military or government service experience are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Please include a CV cover letter and contact information for three references. Online applications accepted until the position is a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities VMI encourages women minorities disabled individuals and veterans to apply.
Contact Information
Name: Andrew Luna
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Spss
- Data Collection
- R
- Stata
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Data Mining
- Calculus
- Market Research
- Operations Research
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
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