Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Data Analyst
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	Executive VP for Academic Affairs
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Data Analyst for the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (EVPAA). The Data Analyst reports to the Vice President for Academic Initiatives (with a dotted line report to the Vice President for Academic Planning and Administration) and manages data for the EVPAA by capturing, extracting, analyzing, and visualizing data on faculty, students, academic programs, and other critical academic information for leadership decision-making purposes. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Manages workflow for data collection, analysis and visualization / presentation (including databases, Tableau dashboards, and PowerPoint slides) related to EVPAA University wide projects. Creates appropriate, well thought out institutional metrics to measure success and to evaluate for continuous improvement across key academic affairs areas institution-wide, with detailed documentation, including project management and data logic used for all work performed. Designs and administers internal and external surveys as well as conducting analyses and producing reports on survey results.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	88210.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	111651.500
Annual Maximum Salary	135093.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics, statistics, social science, or in a related scientific field. A minimum of five years of relevant experience in higher education or a social science field combined with some higher education experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Statistical programming skills (Stata, SPSS, SAS, JMP, or R, etc.) and experience with visualization tools (Tableau, etc.). Knowledge of data management, data analysis, and database software. Excellent analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills. The ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively and collegiality with faculty and staff. Ability to work independently; and the ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives on data usage. Specialized to general knowledge of the field of institutional research, and a solid understanding, use, and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, and terminology of this area of data specialization.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree in applied mathematics, statistics, social science, or in a related scientific field or discipline Three years of experience of more advanced statistical analyses than OLS regression Experience of predictive modeling with machine learning Three years of experience with relational databases such as SQL Server A strong technical aptitude and desire to keep up with the latest technological and data management advances. Experience in Institutional Research related environments.
Equipment Utilized	Should have statistical programming skills and experience (Stata, SPSS, SAS, R, or JMP, etc.)
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The position is expected to perform in an effective combination of remote and in-person work. Incumbent should be able to lift up to 10 pounds. Incumbent must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must observe and conform to all university policies regarding public health and vaccination. Must be able to prioritize and multi-task on a daily basis.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2597
Posting Open Date	09/25/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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