Key Responsibilities

• Data Request Coordination – track and coordinate data requests from various departments within the institution; ensure timely and accurate delivery of requested data, collaborating with relevant stakeholders; complete data requests when needed; track metrics on the data request process, including the annual survey and the monthly update of the dashboard; identify opportunities to improve the process.
• Data Governance Implementation – supports the director in the establishment and maintenance of effective data governance practices; leads the data quality and standardization committee to ensure effective implementation of data governance policies and processes (including the role out and management of Data Cookbook with data stewards); facilitates data literacy training programming.
• External Reporting Coordination – coordinates the preparation and submission of external reports to regulatory bodies, accreditation agencies, and other relevant entities; works with SBIAs to ensure data integrity, quality, and consistency for all reporting.
• Oversight of Internship Program – recruits, hires and onboards new interns each year allowing current students to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world application; leads, mentors, and develops interns to prepare them for a career in data analytics or data science.
• Survey Administration and Consultation – oversees the administration of institutional surveys to gather valuable feedback and data from students, faculty, staff, and alumni, including registration, marketing/communication, and customization; provide consultation on quantitative and qualitative research design and statistical analyses methodologies.
• Data Analysis and Predictive Analysis – conduct in-depth data analysis to provide insights into trends, student outcomes, and other key performance indicators; utilize predictive analytics to forecast future trends and support data-driven decision-making; Present findings to various campus stakeholders based on their needs.
• Representation and Communication – represent the Analytics and Institutional Research department in institutional committees and meetings; provide a technical perspective on data quality-related matters.

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., statistics, data analytics/science). Terminal Degree in a relevant field (e.g., PhD, EdD, JD) preferred.
• 3+ years of working experience in data analysis, research methodologies, and survey design, with the ability to apply techniques using SPSS, Python, R, or other data analysis tools required.
• Working experience with intelligence software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and extracting data from student information systems utilizing SQL preferred.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, especially in translating data for various audiences.
• Experience in Higher Education and/or  Institutional Research strongly preferred. 

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