Job Title: RESEARCH ANALYST - Purdue University, Lafayette, IN

Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Date: ASAP

Institution: The Greater Lafayette, Indiana area is home to Purdue University. Conveniently located one hour northwest of Indianapolis (65 miles) and two hours southeast of Chicago (126 miles), Greater Lafayette offers a small town feel with easy access to major metropolitan areas. Residents of the Greater Lafayette area enjoy a low cost of living and crime rate as well as a thriving and diverse economy that fosters low unemployment and a high rate of job growth. In addition, the area offers a variety of entertainment and cultural opportunities. Purdue is committed to developing and nurturing a racially, socially, and religiously diverse community. We believe that cultural variety stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches life. For more information, please visit our Web site.

Job Duties: The Research Analyst in the Office of Institutional Research provides technical and analytical support for strategic planning, assessment, and administrative decision-making. Responsible for compiling, integrating, and analyzing university data to meet reporting needs by manipulating large data sets. Conducts research studies for use in planning and policy-making decisions by university executives involving: research design, data collection and/or extraction, data integration, analysis, and final report preparation. Builds queries to extract, store, and analyze data from the enterprise data systems (Banner and SAP). Responds efficiently and accurately to internal and external requests and surveys; resolves internal data integrity issues; and prepares accurate and meaningful reports within assigned deadlines. Supports assessment activities within the Office of Institutional Research. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual interested in developing a career in institutional research.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred in social science, business, higher education administration or similar discipline requiring coursework in computer programming, research design, statistics, and data analysis. Minimum of one year experience analyzing large datasets, in a research, analyst or programming position (preferably in a post-secondary educational setting). Experience using databases, business intelligence tools such as Cognos or Brio, and statistical software (SAS and/or SPSS); excellent programming skills. Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet, graphic and/or presentation software. Experience conducting research studies, preparing reports, and summarizing complex data (both quantitative and qualitative). Technical and programming expertise, and knowledge of research design and statistics essential. Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, organization and problem solving skills also required.

Salary/Benefits: Employment at Purdue University offers competitive benefits such as: comprehensive medical insurance; employer funded retirement options; generous paid vacation (up to 22 days/year); tuition fee remission for staff, spouse and children (subject to certain requirements); commitment to developing and nurturing a racially, socially, and religiously diverse community; a WorkLife program; an excellent community to reside in; and much more…learn more about what employment at Purdue can offer.

To Apply: Apply on line. Reference posting number 0900485.

EEO/AA: Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.