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University of Houston · 3 months ago

Senior Institutional Research Analyst

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$65K/yr - $83K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Houston is seeking a Senior Institutional Research Analyst to support strategic decision making through the design and implementation of research studies. The role involves analyzing data, providing statistical reports, and consulting with senior administration on research methodologies.

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Responsibilities

Supports the strategic decision making of senior administration and helps advance university goals through careful design and implementation of studies to answer empirical policy and planning questions

Applies advanced knowledge and expertise in the design and statistical analysis involved in conducting research studies

Analyzes data using various statistical and other software programs to provide statistical and summary reports for strategic planning and program development

Conducts research and studies on the institution, including design of studies, data collection, analysis, and reporting

Analyses data using appropriate statistical models and assists stakeholders in the interpretation of the data

Provides data to senior administration and consults with key constituents' system-wide regarding appropriate research design, methodology, sampling, and evaluation protocol

Responds to ad-hoc information requests

Consults and provides guidance on design, data collection, analyzing and reporting research studies

Coordinates with University of Houston stakeholders on special reports, projects and analyses as requested

Serves as project lead on the design and analysis of complex data sets used to address research questions relevant to institutional planning decisions

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Statistical analysisData analysisResearch designStatistical softwareData visualizationMulti-taskingCritical thinkingVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem solving

Required

Requires application of advanced principles, techniques and theory in a professional discipline or a thorough general business management knowledge

Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a directly job-related Master's degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed

Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience

Preferred

Higher Education experience

Ability to take initiative, problem solve, exercise excellent judgment, demonstrate critical thinking skills and adapt to shifting priorities in diverse setting

Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency statistical software (e.g. SPSS, SAS, R, Stata)

Experience with Tableau visualization or Power Bi

Experience using Peoplesoft is a plus but not required

Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting

Resume

Salary History

Complete UH application

Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors