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Data Scientist

Application Procedure:

Please apply online at https://fau.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FAU/details/Data-Scientist_REQ20177

Job Duties

Summary of Responsibilities includes:

Research and devise innovative machine learning and statistical models for analyzing student/employee data.
Responsible for all stages of data science and statistical modeling projects.
Collaborate with administrators, faculty, and staff on analyzing and reporting institutional data.
Complete external surveys for the university (IPEDS, U.S. News, College Board, etc.).
Provide data extract files and ad hoc reports in response to internal and external inquiries.
Develop Power BI dashboards such as enrollment, admission, degrees, student surveys, etc.
Present the analysis and results to a varied audience, explaining the technical and domain-specific elements.
Research new data science developments and how they apply to institutional research.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience required.

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, research-oriented group.

Advanced experience with SQL, Power BI, Excel, and at least one programming language (ex, Python, Java, R).

Proficiency with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.

Institution Description

Innovation & Unbridled Ambition

We have over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence. Florida Atlantic’s faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

Student success, excellence, and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU’s community and are essential to the employee experience. To learn about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu and https://www.fau.edu/jobs/

Benefits

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and much more.
State retirement options, including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Flexible work arrangement plans
Sick Leave Pool Program
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at the President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers, visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

Application Due Date: 2025-05-20

Job Start Date: 2025-06-10

Salary: $70000 - $75000

City: Boca Raton

State/Province/Region: FL

Institution: Florida Atlantic University

Reports To: Ying Liu, Ph.D., Assistant Provost

Staff # Reporting to Position: 0

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