Institutional Research Analyst

Department

Compensation

General Description / Primary Purpose The Institutional Research Analyst, under the direction of an Assistant Director or above, will provide data support for the mission and strategic directions of the university through completion of internal and external data requests and the development and publication of relevant reports for data driven decision making.

Job Function

• Uses statistical software (e.g., SPSS or SAS) or programming languages (SQL) to produce aggregate data for dissemination.

• Construct effective data displays, including graphs, to communicate key points for succinct and meaningful consumption.

• Transform raw data to prepared datasets for analysis and reporting.

• Responds to internal and external ad-hoc requests with accuracy and efficiency.

• Provide consultation services to academic units in identifying their data needs to meet their stated objectives.

• Provide analytical support to other offices as required.

• Coordinates the university’s response to external surveys and studies.

• Develops and maintains assigned internal publications, reports, and dashboards.

• Organizes and leads in conducting research studies and policy analysis on topics that are important to UNF.

• Supports internal university consumers in survey best practices and dissemination of surveys through Qualtrics.

• Trains institutional constituents on the use of interactive data tools produced by the Office of Institutional Research.

• Assists in maintaining the Institutional Research website.

• Prepares regular status reports which may include weekly, monthly, annual, and special project status reporting.

• Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions

• Coordinate activities with University officials at all levels through participation on committees and through consultation.

• Create new CMS web pages, update existing pages; test/repair web pages for ADA compliance; and upload accessible documents.

• During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.

Required Qualifications

Departmental Requirements

• Experience with SQL and Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, R, or Stata.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Student Information Systems (e.g., Banner or Workday) or other similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Preferred candidates will have knowledge of higher education reporting, such as IPEDS, and other federal definitions.
• Preferred candidates will have experience working in a higher education setting.

Hiring Manager Contact Information:

Jamie Harrell, jamie.harrell@unf.edu

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.