Data Analyst
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Job Duties
Arts & Science is seeking a talented Data Analyst to join the Office of Academic Affairs in the College of Arts & Science (CAS). The Data Analyst develops shared data and iterative assessment practices across the College of Arts & Science. Partner with Arts & Science departments and stakeholders to cultivate and elevate a broadly adopted culture of data-informed decision making to support student success and academic excellence within the College of Arts & Science. Collaborate with the Director of Academic Assessment and Analytics to maintain and evolve datasets supporting departments and CAS offices, and drive qualitative and mixed methods analyses via the design and implementation of surveys, focus groups, and interviews across disciplines. Work closely with colleagues across the College and University to coordinate analytical efforts, inform strategic decision making, and provide critical support on initiatives to improve curricula, assessment, and student success.
Job Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Sociology, Education, Policy, Applied Data Science, or a related field that leverages mixed methods.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in a related field.
Required Experience:
3+ years relevant experience in data analysis, survey research, qualitative approaches, institutional research, enrollment management, and/or program evaluation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Experience:
3+ years experience in research, reporting, and/or program/grant evaluation. Experience developing training material or teaching.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and oral). Knowledge of standard office software. Proficiency with data analysis features in MS Excel, R, or a comparable tool. Proficiency in relevant qualitative analysis software, such as NVivo, and analytical coding methods. Experience with Tableau or other visualization tools. Ability to creatively solve problems. Ability to conduct surveys, focus groups, user interviews and provide effective training at all levels of an organization. Proven ability to draft summary reports and present key takeaways in non-technical language. Ability to articulate findings to members of the internal and external community; detailed knowledge of mixed methods research and visualization. Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a complex organization.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of relevant trends related to student success within higher education. Experience with participatory approaches to qualitative research.
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Sociology, Education, Policy, Applied Data Science, or a related field that leverages mixed methods.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in a related field.
Required Experience:
3+ years relevant experience in data analysis, survey research, qualitative approaches, institutional research, enrollment management, and/or program evaluation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Experience:
3+ years experience in research, reporting, and/or program/grant evaluation. Experience developing training material or teaching.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and oral). Knowledge of standard office software. Proficiency with data analysis features in MS Excel, R, or a comparable tool. Proficiency in relevant qualitative analysis software, such as NVivo, and analytical coding methods. Experience with Tableau or other visualization tools. Ability to creatively solve problems. Ability to conduct surveys, focus groups, user interviews and provide effective training at all levels of an organization. Proven ability to draft summary reports and present key takeaways in non-technical language. Ability to articulate findings to members of the internal and external community; detailed knowledge of mixed methods research and visualization. Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a complex organization.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of relevant trends related to student success within higher education. Experience with participatory approaches to qualitative research.
Institution Description
Since its founding in 1831, NYU has been an innovator in higher education, reaching out to an emerging middle class, embracing an urban identity and professional focus, and promoting a global vision that informs its 20 schools and colleges.
Today, that trailblazing spirit makes NYU one of the most prominent and respected research universities in the world, featuring top-ranked academic programs and accepting fewer than one in eight undergraduates. Anchored in New York City and with degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai as well as 12 study away sites throughout the world, NYU is a leader in global education, with more international students and more students studying abroad than any other US university.
NYU students come from nearly every state and 133 countries, and the university draws upon the diverse backgrounds of our faculty, staff, and students, ensuring its scholarship and teaching benefit from a wide range of perspectives. NYU takes seriously its role as an engine of social mobility, and stands out among the top US universities in its representation of low-income and first-generation students within its community.
The largest private research university in the US, NYU provides a rigorous, demanding education to more than 65,000 students and undertakes $1.27 billion in research annually. It counts among its faculty recipients of the highest scholarly honors and is a top producer of patents and revenue from licensing among US universities. NYU has a vast network of alumni who have gone on to succeed across professions, from the sciences to the arts and government, throughout the world.
Benefits
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $72,000.00 to USD $80,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
Application Due Date: 2026-04-01
Job Start Date: 2026-05-01
Salary: $72000 - $80000
City: New York City
State/Province/Region: NY
Institution: New York University
Reports To: Director of Academic Assessment and Analytics
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Academic Affairs
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