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Western Governors University · 2 days ago
Research Analyst
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years exp
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Brittney S
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Responsibilities
Produce and distribute research findings to leadership on an ongoing basis, including data dashboards, research briefs, providing actionable insights.
Analyse the competitive landscape (including institutions, programs, credentials, cost, enrolment/market share, and positioning) for current and emerging competitors.
Execute on departmental level initiatives that serve the University through the standardization of team processes, collaborating with key departments (e.g., marketing, university development, finance, and college leadership).
Communicate iterative process changes to key stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work with technical and non-technical colleagues explaining complex data, insights, and research issues in a professional manner.
Ability to attend to detail, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Proficient analytical skill set and experience with creating, cleaning, and analyzing large data sets.
Experience in designing, organizing, and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and with meeting deadlines.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science/Analytics, Applied Psychology, Social Sciences or a related Research, Quantitative Analysis, or Analytical field of study.
3-5 years of experience performing data collection, analysis, and presentations.
A minimum of three years’ experience with databases, statistical software, or other high level computer skills.
Preferred
Master’s degree in Data Science/Analytics, Applied Psychology, Social Sciences or a related Research, Quantitative Analysis, or Analytical field of study.
Proficiency in the use of a range of information technology software such as Oracle, Banner, ServiceNow, and other recognized data reporting systems.
Familiarity with the higher education sector helpful.
Familiarity with higher education-related data sources including Salesforce, LMS and SIS platforms, Burning Glass, Emsi, IPEDS, National Student Clearinghouse, external research companies etc.
Ability to perform basic data ETL operations from/to multiple data sources/platforms.
Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Benefits
Bonuses
Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
Health savings account and flexible spending account
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability coverage
Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
Legal and identity theft coverage
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing program
Discounted WGU tuition
Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
11 paid holidays
Up to 12 weeks of parental leave
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University is a school in Salt Lake City.
5,001-10,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (4)
2022 (28)
2021 (22)
2020 (35)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Milliron
Senior Vice President & Executive Dean of the Teachers College
Stephen Herzig
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions
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