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Data Analyst
Job Description
Position Number:
102362Title:
AnalystFunctional Title:
Data AnalystCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
SVPAAP-Office of Inst Research, Planning & AssessmentCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Office of Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment seeks a Data Analyst to respond to institutional needs for policy analysis, mandated reporting, assessment, and evaluation. As part of the office’s Assessment & Strategic Analytics team, the Data Analyst performs analysis, interpretation, and visualization of complex data sources to inform decision-making at all levels of the university.
The Data Analyst is responsible for the design and execution of data and policy analyses. The Data Analyst prepares, analyzes, interprets, and visualizes data from multiple, complex institutional and survey data sets to develop reports for internal and external audiences. They collaborate with institutional stakeholders to create compelling, data-driven stories to facilitate institutional improvement and student success. They also serve as a liaison to colleges and provide subject area expertise on specific topics.
As a highly collaborative team, members of this office work in-person from an on-campus location.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in higher education, social sciences, mathematics, statistics, or related field.
- At least 2 years’ experience full time (or equivalent part-time) in a data management or data analytics related role, with a track record of analyzing complex data sets with descriptive data analysis techniques. Experience querying databases and large data sets to combine and manipulate data (e.g., import data, assess missingness, filter, transform variables, derive variables) using data extraction tools.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated expertise in reporting, querying or analysis tools; and presentation of data across a variety of mediums.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to work in team and group environments are essential.
- Active eligibility to work in the United States.
Preferences:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in higher education, social sciences, mathematics, statistics, or related field.
- Experience applying research findings in an applied setting, especially one related to higher education in the U.S. Experience reporting and analyzing data within a context of diversity and intersectionality.
- Knowledge and experience working with the following data extraction tools: SAS, SPSS, R or SQL; familiarity with business intelligence tools, such as Tableau, SAS Visual Analytics, or PowerBI; experience in development and presentation of data analysis and statistical reports; use of large data sets or data warehouses; expertise in statistical methods; applied or professional training in analysis, visualization, or evaluation.
- Experience in higher education (e.g., institutional research, educational research), particularly finance, student, or faculty information.
Additional Information:
For Best Consideration submit a PDF of your letter of interest and resume by February 12, 2023.
Pay band starts at $64K, and salary will be determined by relevant experience and qualifications. Excellent leave, medical coverage, retirement, and tuition remission benefits. The position is available immediately.
Pay band starts at $64K, and salary will be determined by relevant experience and qualifications. Excellent leave, medical coverage, retirement, and tuition remission benefits. The position is available immediately.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Position requires no physical effort beyond that which is required for a normal office job.
Posting Date:
01/23/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
02/12/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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