UI Health · 1 month ago
Institutional Research Analyst
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a prominent urban public research university, and they are seeking an Institutional Research Analyst to support the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The role involves analyzing data, developing models, and creating visualizations to inform operational activities and strategic decision-making for the UIC undergraduate student population.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Work in collaboration with college leadership to determine what institutional information is most relevant to the various missions of the college
Identify and analyze patterns in institutional data that can inform policy as well as actions
Develop analytical models, identify trends and fluctuations, evaluate limitations of data, and specify the range of results needed for financial management planning, budgeting, and resource decisions
Extract and translate data into usable forms and narratives, providing colleagues, departments, and other college units with reports and visualizations that support day-to-day operations and inform long-term planning
Provide all operational reporting needed by Student Academic Affairs and determine the most efficient and accurate means of disseminating reports. Gather feedback on reports and visualizations and make improvements
Monitor student success factors pre- and post-enrollment, including course availability, and alert the Dean’s Office to emerging issues
Develop and implement more effective data analysis methods to improve operations related to recruitment, admissions, enrollment, retention, and graduation
Serve as the College’s expert on student data matters, including campus-level reporting and initiatives. Represent the College on advisory committees and play a leadership role in new data-related initiatives in collaboration with campus partners
Coordinate with the Learning Centers on data collection, outreach, information sharing, logistics, and outcome assessment
Provide guidance and recommendations regarding expected academic outcomes by maintaining an in-depth understanding of College and Campus policies and programs
Advise faculty and staff during the grant-writing process on the use of data for assessment and evaluation
Stay informed about new software, processes, and training needs as campus systems evolve. Ensure College analytics are current and accurate
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree; a degree in Liberal Arts preferred
Minimum two years of experience in data-related research or data analytics in education
Ability to work with large institutional databases (such as an Enterprise Data Warehouse)
Experience and skill in data analytics and in communicating data to various audiences
Experience in data manipulation, data structure creation, report development, and visualization design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on providing clear, concise, and transparent information
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and develop project ideas proactively
Comfort initiating actions and asking questions to determine best practices for data collection and maintenance
Strong skills in software applications and reporting and data visualization tools, such as SAS, Business Objects, Microsoft Access, SQL, and Tableau
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience at UIC or in higher education preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
UI Health
UI Health is a patient-centered organization providing safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care for patients is foremost responsibility.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ari Rubenfeld
Associate Chief Medical Officer
Ashly O.
Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
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