Institutional Research Associate

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter (Recommended)
• Final candidates must provide three professional references.

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Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience

In addition to meeting the minimum hiring standards preference may be given to those who meet the following criteria:
Masters degree and two years of relevant experience
Experience with Banner by Ellucian or similar student information systems
Experience building data visualizations and dashboards using tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Experience working with relational databases and programming languages such as Oracle SQL Python R etc.
Experience using AI tools to improve efficiency and quality of work
Experience working with National Student Clearinghouse data

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidates qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Institutional Research Associate

The Office of Institutional Research

Georgia State University

The Institutional Research Associate (Data Analyst) is a hands-on role responsible for analyzing data and building data products including dashboards reports and curated data sets. This position serves as the lead analyst on requests related to program and student data with additional support for student course and employee data.

This role contributes as a member of the Analytics and Reporting team within the Office of Institutional Research (OIR) and partners closely with the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA). Both offices are located at GSUs downtown Atlanta campus. The positions work schedule is in-office five days per week.

WHAT MAKES the Office of Institutional Research A GREAT PLACE

A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

Professional development opportunity and mentorship

A rapidly growing unit with institution-wide scope and responsibilities.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

Serve as primary point of contact for OAA data requests working directly with stakeholders to understand needs and deliver clear actionable results
Write SQL and use tools to extract and prepare data from university systems
Combine and manage data from multiple sources both internal and external to support analysis and reporting
Build dashboards standard reports and data visualizations to support decision-making
Present findings in both written and verbal formats to a range of audiences including non-technical stakeholders
Create and maintain documentation to support reproducibility and long-term sustainability of reports and processes
Support program reporting efforts including Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment reporting requirements
Participate in the university-wide data community
Assist with technical support for the syllabus collection and repository system
Participate in OAA meetings and contribute to the broader university data community

A quality candidate will possess the following:
Experience extracting and working with data using tools such as Oracle SQL Developer PL/SQL Argos Cognos or similar platforms
Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel Power Query Power BI Tableau SPSS STATA R or Python
Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn complex questions into clear usable outputs
An understanding of reporting and data visualization best practices
Knowledge of typical university business processes particularly those impacting data processing
The ability to work with data from multiple systems and navigate integrated information environments
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize effectively
A service-oriented mindset when working with stakeholders across the university
Clear communication skills with the ability to explain data to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience reviewing validating and quality-checking data analyses and reports
A commitment to data accuracy documentation and reproducibility
Awareness of data privacy and compliance considerations (e.g. FERPA IRB)
Experience using standard business software tools including the Microsoft Office Suite

Anticipated Hiring Range: $55100 - 69000. Salary offers will be determined based on the candidates qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.