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Senior Data Analyst for Institutional Research

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Job Description:

About Brown:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.

About the Opportunity:

The Office of Institutional Research supports the evaluation and planning efforts of Brown University's senior administration by initiating and conducting studies on the University's policies, academic programs, and environment.

Responsibilities :

We seek to hire a Senior Data Analyst for Institutional Research, a role that is part of the Office of Institutional Research (OIR) team responsible for studies supporting planning and evaluation of academic programs across the University and external reporting including required federal reporting, rankings and public display of information on the OIR website. The team designs and carries out studies related to a wide range of areas including admission, enrollment, retention, course progression, graduation rates, student satisfaction, athletics, degree programs, post-graduation outcomes and faculty resources.

The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, editing, analyzing, and disseminating data and information about different aspects of the University. Key areas of focus for this position include:
  • Updating, collecting and presenting data in support of academic assessment, strategic planning, and departmentally focused planning.
  • Managing data extraction and technical report writing for OIR.
  • Managing revisions and updates to data within data internal systems; maintaining comprehensive documentation of all projects so that studies are replicable in future.
  • Responding to ad hoc requests for data from senior officers, University committees, and other academic and administrative offices in a manner that is accurate, expeditious, and clear.
  • Supporting and contributing to Brown’s data governance initiatives specifically as related to the data dictionary tool, Data Cookbook.
The incumbent will be expected to work independently and in collaboration with others and may supervise temporary research staff, such as student workers or interns.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience:
  • Advanced degree in the social sciences, higher education, or relevant discipline plus programming or relevant research experience (2 – 4 years) or equivalent skills as demonstrated through previous work experience.
Competencies:
  • Proficiency in data retrieval using reporting tools such as Cognos
  • Proficiency in managing large databases and data sets
  • Strong data presentation skills
  • Knowledge of research methods, including qualitative and quantitative methods, and background in statistics
  • Competence in the use of software for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and graphics
  • Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects
  • Must be able to work independently in carrying out research and analysis of data, yet must also work effectively with a team of other professionals
  • Flexibility in responding to quickly changing, multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Other desired qualifications include:
  • Experience with SPSS or other statistical software
  • Experience with Banner data systems
  • Experience with survey research
  • Familiarity with Tableau or other data visualization tools
  • Familiarity with data retrieval using reporting tools such as Cognos
Additional Information:
  • Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.
  • This position is classified as a hybrid position with some work on Brown’s Providence campus. Remote candidates may be considered.
  • Brown is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Recruiting Start Date:

2023-03-02-08:00

Job Posting Title:

Senior Data Analyst for Institutional Research

Department:

Institutional Research

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Classification:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Vaccination Requirements:

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu .

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.

Company

Brown University

Founded in 1764, Brown is a nonprofit leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty, and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.

The spirit of the undergraduate Open Curriculum infuses every aspect of the University. Brown is a place where rigorous scholarship, complex problem-solving and service to the public good are defined by intense collaboration, intellectual discovery and working in ways that transcend traditional boundaries. As a private, nonprofit institution, the University advances its mission through support from a community invested in Brown's commitment to advance knowledge and make a positive difference locally and globally.

Brown is a leading research university, where stellar faculty and student researchers deploy deep content knowledge to generate new discoveries on those issues and many more. What sets their work apart? Collectively, Brown's researchers are driven by the idea that their work will have a positive impact in the world.

Brown students and faculty are tackling the nation’s opioid crisis. Planning the next Mars landing site. Uncovering the locations of ancient civilizations. Advising world leaders on new political models. Exploring new frontiers in multimedia arts. In each of their intellectual endeavors, our scholars and researchers are uncommonly driven by the belief that their work must — and will — have an impact in their communities, in society and the world.

We are a learning community grounded in a commitment of respect for the diversity of viewpoints that is fundamentally essential to intellectual discovery. We encourage the right of all individuals to express ideas and perspectives — and we embrace the value of vigorous debate in pursuit of knowledge.

Providence, Rhode Island — Brown's home for more than two and a half centuries — is a vibrant place to live, work and study, a stimulating hub for innovation, and a city rich in cultural diversity. 

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