Institution Research Analyst

The Institutional Research Analyst (IRA) prepares and communicates accurate and timely responses to internal and external data requests using statistical software to formulate database queries, design and produce data tables/charts, presentations, dashboards and reports. The IRA also assists in the generation of data analysis to support the academic and administrative functions of the University and strategic initiatives. The Institutional Research Analyst will also partner with campus departments to administer university-wide surveys as well as complete and submit mandated/compliance reports/surveys. The Analyst is required to work in-person, on-campus on a regular basis.

The Institutional Research Analyst reports to the Director of Institutional Research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with campus offices (example: Campus Life, Title IX) to plan and administer cyclical surveys as well as disseminate survey findings
  
  
• Create, develop and maintain queries and databases related to mandated and/or compliance reports and/or surveys and/or cyclical data requests (example: University Fact Book, NCAA)
  
  
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from faculty, staff, and administrators within the University
  
  
• Collect, assemble and merge data from multiple sources (including surveys) to perform statistical analysis using multiple analytic procedures
  
  
• Serve on committees, working groups or project teams and contribute as an active member of the Drew community
  
  
• Monitor emerging issues in higher education through environmental scanning and participation in national organizations
  
  
• Actively participate in external professional groups, including NJAIR and NEAIR
  
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in social science/computer science/analytics/education or related field
  
  
• Minimum three to five years of professional experience in higher education, research, statistics, data analytics or a related field
  
  
• Some knowledge of building queries and extracting data from relational databases using SQL
  
  
• Data management experience
  
  

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Demonstrated ability to use SPSS or similar statistical package to manipulate data and conduct statistical analyses
  
  
• Working knowledge of Qualtrics
  
  
• Working knowledge of Ellucian Banner
  
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
  
• Experience presenting data and ideas to diverse audiences
  
  
• Experience administering and/or coordinating survey activities
  
  
• Ability to prioritize projects
  
  
• Be a self-starter
  
  

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing the required qualifications, desired skills and experiences, resume and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

About Drew University:

Drew University, located on a beautiful, wooded,186-acre campus in Madison, New Jersey, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. It has a total enrollment of more than 2,100 students with 145 full-time faculty members. Over 35% of our undergraduate students are from underrepresented groups, and we were recently ranked 19th among baccalaureate institutions for the number of international students enrolled. The Theological and Caspersen Schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers bachelor’s degrees in 32 disciplines.

Drew is dedicated to exceptional faculty mentorship and hands-on learning that successfully prepares students for their futures. Students regularly connect with local communities, and because of our proximity to New York City, we are home to multiple New York Semester experiences for our undergraduate students: Wall Street, United Nations, Contemporary Art, Communications and Media, Social Entrepreneurship, and New York Theater. The University also houses the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti, the Center for Global Education, the Center for Civic Engagement, the Center on Religion, Culture & Conflict, and the United Methodist Archives and History Center. Drew also recently received a multi-year grant to transform teaching and learning in the humanities by incorporating emerging digital technologies, methods, and pedagogies.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security regulations, a successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. These positions are subject to a background check.