Tufts University · 9 hours ago
Data Analyst, Institutional Research
Somerville, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $109K/yr
2+ years expTufts University is a central data and analytics team for the university community. The Data Analyst will extract, analyze, visualize, and describe a variety of institutional data to support operational and strategic decision making.
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Responsibilities
Investigate, research, gather, analyze, and summarize data about various aspects of the institution in support of information and research needs for planning and policy-making decisions. Prepare reports and presentations for a variety of audiences by summarizing data and findings. Respond to internal and external data requests of varying complexity in a timely fashion
Acquire and maintain a deep understanding of university data and how its integration and analysis can inform decision-making; work collaboratively with various university offices to ensure data integrity; extract data from database/data warehouse systems (e.g., Denodo); assist with the design and establishment of databases and information systems that can be used to answer ad-hoc informational requests
Develop and maintain dynamic dashboards using Tableau and other business intelligence tools that support institutional decision-making
Drive collection of new data and the refinement of existing data sources; apply and use creative techniques to accomplish this. Assure reliable and consistent data is maintained and available for both ad hoc and longitudinal inquiries
Automate current data gathering and reporting systems in conjunction with functional area experts, institutional research team members, and others
Serve on committees and workgroups as assigned, participate in professional development, and perform other duties as assigned. Assist the university’s IPEDS keyholder; completing the compilation and submission of various annual IPEDS surveys
Stay abreast of relevant issues in higher education, as well as new tools or techniques that could be used to improve the collection, storage, or reporting of university data
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent
2-3 years of related experience including relevant technical field experience solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches
Basic familiarity with social science research methods, quantitative methods in particular. Ability to use data retrieval and manipulation tools such as Business Objects and Tableau
Experience with data visualization software and statistical software
Experience working with querying tools, and/or programming tools such as R, Python, SQL
Excellent capabilities with Microsoft Excel, including proficiency with Pivot Tables, lookup functions, text functions, and logical functions. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Proactive problem solving and critical thinking/analysis skills. Must be able and willing to learn new skills
Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. Ability to effectively visualize data
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, prioritize and follow through on projects, work independently on several projects of varying scope at the same time, and adapt to changing situations, demands, priorities, and procedures. Ability to work independently within basic guidelines and parameters and with minimal supervision
Ability to establish & maintain effective collaborative working team relationships and get along with widely diverse personalities
Must be able to maintain a high degree of integrity while professionally handling confidential data
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in quantitative social sciences, education, public health, statistics, data science, computer science or related field
Familiarity with institutional research and/or higher education more broadly
Experience with Microsoft Excel/Word macros
Experience in the collection, management, analyses and presentation of data in a university setting
Understanding of relational and dimensional data models and structures
Experience with data warehouse and business intelligence issues
Company
Tufts University
With four campuses in Massachusetts, Tufts is a research university committed to helping students and faculty generate bold ideas, innovate, and become active citizens of the world.
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