Michigan State University · 1 day ago
Data Resource Analyst
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMichigan State University is seeking a Data Resource Analyst to support the divisions of Residential & Hospitality Services and Student Affairs. The role involves managing assessment instruments, conducting data analysis, and presenting insights to enhance student experiences and support strategic planning.
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Responsibilities
Managing the full lifecycle of assessment instruments, from design and data collection to analysis and reporting
Conduct targeted data mining and analysis of sources such as student information systems to assess student success
Present and share data, research, data analytics, survey, and process improvement results to leadership
Assist with surveys, research, data analytics, and process improvement requests for their unit
Share information and assist with projects and process improvements within the Lean Enterprise Assessment team
Facilitate focus groups, conduct/compile survey results and data analytics, and assist with process improvements
Qualification
Required
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work, such as a Master's in Educational Administration, Statistics, Economics or Research Methodology
Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research design, statistical methods and knowledge of computer hardware and software (e.g., SPSS, PowerBI, Tableau, PowerApps, Stata, Python, R, SAS, NVivo)
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of sophisticated personal computer terminology and operations
Ability to use e-mail and the Internet
Resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references
Preferred
Strong experience in dashboard design and visual storytelling to make data actionable
Ability to design and implement automated workflows
Proficiency in industry-standard statistical programs (e.g., SPSS, SAS, or JMP)
Proven experience applying both qualitative and quantitative research methods
A strong understanding of the assessment cycle, including creating measurable outcomes, selecting appropriate methodologies, and closing the loop on results
A foundational understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement mindsets to ensure data collection aligns with process-improvement goals
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior Research and Innovation Consultant, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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