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Lead Research Data Analyst
Job Description
Stanford's Graduate School of Business has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in service of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. We invite you to be part of this mission.
The Office of Academic Administration at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, which manages faculty affairs, faculty-related human resource functions, as well as course and curriculum planning and evaluation for the GSB, seeks a Lead Research Data Analyst to join our team. The Lead Research Data Analyst will perform core reporting out of various Salesforce applications and other Academic Administration online systems, building dashboards in Tableau, and assisting with developing robust reporting tools for the department and for the Dean’s Office. In addition, this position will play a key role in the design of data and analytics that will help towards strategic planning around the GSB’s institutional research initiatives.
The Academic Affairs Lead Research Data Analyst will be the point of contact and interacting with multiple GSB departments and academic deans regarding managing, analyzing and presenting large amounts of information and optimizing data solutions on behalf of Academic Administration. This person will work independently with minimal supervision, but always in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Academic Administration and the Director for Academic Affairs, as well as the full Academic Administration team.
This position is based on the GSB campus with the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational needs.
Your primary responsibilities include:
- Lead, develop and produce dashboards based on Academic Administration and other GSB data and ad hoc requests from the Dean’s Office.
- Determine reporting requirements for the Academic Administration team, as well as the GSB Dean’s Office, including additional data collection endeavors.
- Serve as a resource for non-routine inquiries such as requests for statistics or surveys and manage survey data for internal and external audiences.
- Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and eliminate root cause for data problems or justify solutions to be implemented by self and others.
- Develop and implement data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality and help in report generation.
- Lead the implementation of data standards and common data elements for data collection for Academic Administration, and partner with colleagues in the GSB Digital Solutions unit.
- Interpret data, performing analyses utilizing statistical techniques and provide ongoing as well as ad hoc reports to support the Senior Associate Deans and the Academic Administration Office goals.
- Assess and produce relevant, standard, or custom information (reports, charts, graphs and tables) from structured data sources by querying data repositories and generating the associated information using analytics.
- Distribute and disseminate reports and presentations to faculty, management, and other internal end-users.
- Create complex charts and databases, perform statistical analyses, and develop graphs and tables for publication and presentation.
- Prioritize and extract data from multiple sources such as notes, survey results, presentations, and other documents, and maintain its accuracy and completeness
- Independently implement, administer, report, and analyze the course evaluation process, working with the University Registrar’s Office, Digital Solutions, and the GSB Academic Operations office in collecting evaluation data and producing all the reports required for the deans, the faculty, and the students at the end of each course.
- Manage the collection of customizations from faculty for their course evaluations in a Salesforce environment. Familiarity with XML is required. Oversee the collection of course evaluations and communications with both faculty and students during the evaluation terms.
- Evaluate programs, policies and procedures related to course evaluations. Identify issues and develop alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies and procedures.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics, or engineering.
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience using and applying analytical software, database management system software, database reporting software, database user interface and query software, and data mining software.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills.
- Ability to translate data analysis into coherent presentations for stakeholders
- Ability to collect data using a variety of methods, such as data mining and hardcopy or electronic documentation study, to improve or expand databases.
- Ability to use logic to calculate data; efficiently construct a database or scrutinize the form of a question.
- Ability to work with data of varying levels of quality and validity.
- Demonstrated ability to produce data in a clear and understandable manner meeting user requirements.
- Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible, and rigorous attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.
The expected pay range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000 per year. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Why Stanford is for You
Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
- Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
- A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
- A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
- Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!
We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.
How to Apply
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.
- The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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