Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Content Structure, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Sets, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Decision Support, Economics, Emerging Technology, Google Analytics, Healthcare, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Analysis, Quantitative Research, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Standards Development, Statistics, Survey Design, System Validation, Tableau, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
4 days ago
Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
JOB SUMMARY
The Institutional Research Analyst II conducts institutional research activities to support University planning, decision-making, and process/program improvements; applies methods of social research and statistical analysis to issues related to student success, faculty compensation, student matriculation trends, and program review, extracts, analyzes, and reports University data to internal and external constituencies. Manages the collection and compilation of data required to perform internal university research and communicates results of the qualitative and quantitative research to internal stakeholders in the form of written reports and data visualizations containing complex and statistical data analysis.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts surveys and research: participates and advises on survey design; provides advice on research design, information resources
Prepares and/or participates in the preparation and presentation of institutional data for academic portfolio, and academic program review
Analyzes a variety of institutional data such as, but not limited to, that for student outcomes (including enrollment, retention, graduation, and experience)
Prepares reports and projections to support decisions on student success, and institutional impact
Assist with the compilation of statutory required and accreditor required reports including but not limited to IPEDS, the Missouri Department of Higher Education, and the Higher Learning Commission
Extracts data from various university systems, validating information for accuracy and consistency, and to fulfill internal and external reporting and ad hoc data requests
Creates standardized, reproducible reconciliation, analytic and reporting workflows
Serves on various working groups, task forces, and committees such as, but not limited to, university-wide data governance committees
Revises and creates clear, accurate, and user-friendly data visualizations using Tableau and Power BI that transform complex datasets into actionable insights for institutional planning, reporting, and evaluation and supporting strategic decision-making
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong proactive and creative problem solving skills
Ability to think critically and analytically
Ability to manage complex projects
Ability to meet critical deadlines
Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines and priorities
Ability to understand and analyze quantitative information
Ability to maintain a high degree of integrity while professionally handling confidential data
Ability to master new and emerging technologies to the benefit of the university.
Ability to review and synthesize literature, conduct statistical analyses, interpret data, and identify trends.
Ability to build reports, and interactive charts/graphs using tools such as Tableau (Power BI, or Google Analytics)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree
Three or more years of related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate in applied statistics, economics, data science, or other related quantitative field
Experience in institutional research or institutional effectiveness office
Familiarity with higher education data, including data structure, content, uses, challenges, and the subsequent reconciliation and reporting of such data
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear and concise reports and visualizations for academic and leadership decision-making support
Demonstrated ability to establish and foster interpersonal relationships across a variety of academic units, administrative offices, and data consumers, and to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholder audiences
Function
Provost
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.