Senior Data Analyst
6756BR
Finance & Administration
Inst'l Research, Data & Analytics

Detailed Job Description

• Live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to remain a great place to work for all.
• Supports the data and analytic needs of the university, particularly executives and senior administrators, through the management, analysis, and communication of information in meaningful ways that promote data-informed decision making, planning, and resource allocation.
• Supports the university-wide analytical function of the institutional research office, including predictive and other advanced analytics, enrollment projections,and decision support studies. Responsibilities include:
• Extract, transform, analyze, and summarize data using various tools including SAS, R, SQL and Tableau.
• Design and develop Tableau dashboards that effectively summarize information and communicate trends or patterns.
• Build and administer online surveys using Qualtrics.
• Provide support in identification, integration and preparation of large volumes of data.
• Understand functional areas' business requirements and translate into technical specifications and user friendly reports and dashboards.
• Analyze complex data structures, synthesize the findings, and present to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Prepare high quality documentation that follows the office's standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Department/College Description
Institutional Research is the first choice partner for decision support, analytics,and institutional intelligence by:

• Providing leadership and expertise in data analysis, interpretation, and presentation
• Cultivating a culture that systematically uses information as a strategic asset
• Delivering accurate, accessible, and meaningful data and information

Required Minimum Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of professional data analytics experience

Required Skills and Experiences:
Demonstrated proficiency with SAS, R or equivalent software
Hands-on experience building dashboards with Tableau or equivalent BI tools.
Demonstrated experience in querying, cleaning and transforming large data sets.
General understanding of fundamentals of statistics and quantitative analytics.
Detail oriented, with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex information, assess problems, and develop and effective solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey analytical information in a clear, concise manner.

Preferred Experiences:
Experience with building and administering surveys using Qualtrics or equivalent survey tool.
Familiarity with the basics of database management, business intelligence and data warehousing principles.
Experience in higher education.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RITs core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

Preferred Qualifications


Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 119A

Required Application Documents


How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.