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HIGHER EDUCATION ANALYST I
Job Title: HIGHER EDUCATION ANALYST I
Job Code: 2444
FLSA: E
Job Level: 13
Revised Date: 03/01/2020
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Work with senior academic and administrative officers in support of the Budgets, Planning and Institutional Research group. The position will play an important role in institutional analysis, with a wide research field including data from administrative systems as well as surveys.
Work Performed
Work with BPIR colleagues and other administrative officers in support of financial management, institutional research and/or institutional planning efforts in the form of analysis, reporting, data exploration, and interpretation.
Work with internal colleagues to support ongoing budget and financial analysis activities. Help design, develop and maintain the BPIR group public communications including website and newsletter.
Respond to ad hoc queries from students, faculty, other offices within the institution, and external data requests.
Assist in interpreting and reporting on results of institutional surveys of students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Meet with students, faculty, and administrators to discuss and explain research findings as needed.
Assist in other Institutional Research projects, as requested.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires advanced knowledge of both statistical and/or financial data analysis and interpretation, acquired through a BA in a related field.
Experience
Requires 3 years of relevant experience.
Skills
The position requires initiative, curiosity, effective communication skills and excellent writing abilities.
A strong statistical background with demonstrated ability to analyze quantitative data is essential.
Experience with statistical software is required; preferably SPSS.
Strong ability with Excel or 1 2 3 also required.
Proficiency with web design software, such as Dreamweaver, and web survey tools, such as Viewsflash, strongly preferred.
Knowledge of database, SQL, and CAD software desirable.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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