Senior Analyst

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Senior Analyst - Office of Institutional Research

Institution: Rutgers University - Institutional Research

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Application Deadline: April 29, 2025

Salary Range: $91,297 - $139,821

Reports To: Associate Director and the Director of Data Analytics and Management

Number of Staff Reports: 0

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and New Jersey’s preeminent public institution of higher education. Recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers for two consecutive years, Rutgers is committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment and creating opportunities for all employees, including military veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst provides strategic analysis to support data-driven decision-making related to faculty, students, staff, and other critical information. The role involves capturing, analyzing, and reporting data to support leadership and external reporting requirements.

Key Duties

• Develop and assess statistical models for various institutional priorities.
• Collect and synthesize diverse data sources to generate actionable insights.
• Lead analysis of rankings and reporting projects (e.g., THE, US News).
• Create institutional metrics with detailed documentation.
• Manage projects and workflow, providing status updates.
• Maintain data reports, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure data accuracy.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems for various administrative levels.
• Establish frameworks for research and evaluative projects using qualitative and quantitative data analyses.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics, statistics, social science, or related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in higher education or social sciences.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in statistical programming (Stata, SPSS, SAS, JMP, R, etc.) and visualization tools (Tableau, etc.).
• Knowledge of data management and analysis software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant fields.
• Experience with advanced statistical analyses and machine learning.
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server).
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in technological advances.
• Experience in Institutional Research environments.

Equipment Utilized

Proficiency with statistical programming and analysis tools (Stata, SPSS, SAS, R, JMP, etc.).