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Research Analyst

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Job # 037397 Department Code 23609-5135 Department Office of Institutional Research Job Title Research Analyst Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with experience Staff Level S5 FLSA Status Exempt Hours
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
This position provides support for institutional decision and policy making, and external reporting requirements via collection/extraction, management, analysis, and summarization of data from a variety of sources. Specifically, based on project needs, help obtain data from internal systems such as PeopleSoft and the data warehouse, from program personnel and data custodians, and from surveys. Develop and Implement efficient ways to turn the data into appropriate reports. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred in related field. At least three years’ experience with relational databases and data warehousing, and data retrieval and reporting.

Two or more years experience with PeopleSoft or similar enterprise administration system within a higher education context preferred. Familiarity working in a complex data environment is required Job Specific Qualifications
Working knowledge of definitions and interpretations of higher education institutional data elements, especially for institutional research purposes, is preferred.
Skill in data analysis and applied research.
Experience with spreadsheets and word processing applications.
Experience working in large data sets.
Demonstrated analysis, problem solving, and oral and written communication skills.
Organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to manage confidential data discretely and professionally.
Ability to multi-task, organize workflow, work well in a high pressure environment, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and to foster the success of others. Responsibilities
  • Assist with compilation and submission of internal/external reports and ad hoc information requests. Where applicable, compare current year report to prior year report to identify anomalies and/or trends.
  • Support the utilization of BI tools and code writing to extract data from multiple sources such as data warehouses and source systems in order to manipulate, analyze, verify, and interpret information for use in a variety of reports. Track and contribute to development of dimensionally modeled data warehouse of institutional research data, and develop proficiency in any new BI tools.
  • Assist creating tools that enhance the convenience, accuracy, and analysis of institutional data.
  • Take on special projects that require assembling data from one or more sources and configure it into complex reports for upper-administrative decision making.
  • Support the Assistant Director and collaborate with University offices to obtain and analyze sensitive data (e.g., registrar, admissions, financial aid, judicial, honors, development (alumni giving), and housing) for institutional research purposes as appropriate.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEOC
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/88459 Job Posting Date 08/20/2021 Application Deadline Full Consideration By Job Category Staff Message to Applicants

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