Data Analyst
Application Procedure:
Candidates should submit a cover letter and CV through the University's website: https://wpunj.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=1692&job=data-analyst
Job Duties
- Fulfills mandated state and national data reporting requirements, including IPEDS.
- Responds to internal data requests from campus stakeholders.
- Supports administration of internal and external surveys.
- Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of the data and information needs of the University community.
- Works collaboratively with data stewards to understand functional business processes and standards, and to identify areas for improvement.
- Advances IE’s efforts in data visualization and the provision of actionable information to the University community.
- Works with various constituents on Data Governance and other University initiatives, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position.
Job Qualifications
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least four years of experience in a data-related field.
- Advanced knowledge of and experience with SAS, SQL or similar data extraction and reporting tools.
- Knowledge of data visualization techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel.
Preferred qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Experience with mandated state and federal reporting, including IPEDS.
- Experience with tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience with data governance a plus.
- Experience with Banner, Workday, or similar enterprise data systems a plus.
Attributes and traits
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and changing priorities in order to meet agreed-upon deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format.
- Capable of effectively collaborating with a diverse range of constituents.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Institution Description
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution that offers an outstanding and affordable education to a diverse traditional and nontraditional student body through baccalaureate, graduate and continuing education programs.
Benefits
This position is within the AFT bargaining unit. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package (see) https://wpunj.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/benefits/).
This position can be fully onsite, hybrid, or fully remote, based on institutional need and an agreement with the successful candidate.
This position can be fully onsite, hybrid, or fully remote, based on institutional need and an agreement with the successful candidate.
Application Due Date: 2023-10-01
Job Start Date: 2023-10-01
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
City: Wayne
State/Province/Region: NJ
Institution: William Paterson University
Remote Work: on-site, hybrid, remote possible
Reports To: AVP Institutional Effectiveness
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Institutional Effectiveness
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