Data Visualization Internship for the Office of Institutional Research and Data Analytics

The State University of New York; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Office of Institutional Research and Data Analytics (OIRDA) at The State University of New York is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to support SUNY's Survey Administration and data visualization initiatives. You will help build dashboards using Tableau and Power BI, and assist with data validation and reporting.

Enrollment in a SUNY graduate program is required. The position offers up to 20 hours/week, with pay rates of $18–$20 per hour for master's vs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at a SUNY institution.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated interest in research, data analysis, or data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of dashboards and reports.
• Create visualizations using Tableau and Power BI under guidance.
• Validate calculations, metrics, filters, and outputs for QA.
• Document dashboard requirements, business rules, and data definitions.
• Contribute ideas to improve dashboard usability and data storytelling.
• Support ad hoc data requests and research projects.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal & written communication

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate student enrollment at a SUNY institution

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

R

Python

SQL

SAS

Job description

Data Visualization Internship for the Office of Institutional Research and Data Analytics

Department: Institutional Research and Data Analytics

Locations: Albany, NY

Posted: Aug 19, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Part-time Temporary

Salary Type: Hourly

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00

PositionID: 203923

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About The State University of New York :

The State University of New York, or SUNY, is the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States, with 64 colleges and universities spanning the state from Long Island to the Adirondacks to Buffalo. SUNY System Administration employees, based in Albany and New York City, provide critical support for SUNY campuses, employees, and students to advance SUNY's mission of providing high-quality, affordable higher education for all.

Across a wide range of roles, from finance and legal counsel to student support, academic affairs, IT, admissions, and more, our employees work toward advancing the four priority pillars established by SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees: student success; research and scholarship; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and economic development and upward mobility. SUNY System Administration is a mission-driven workplace with robust New York State benefits including health insurance, retirement, time off, and paid family leave.

Job Description:

The Office of Institutional Research and Data Analytics (OIRDA) is seeking a Student Assistant to support SUNY's Survey Administration and Data Visualization team. This team leads the development and administration of SUNY-wide surveys and the creation of interactive dashboards that support data-informed decision-making across the SUNY System.

The Student Assistant will gain hands-on experience in data management, quantitative analysis, data visualization, and reporting. Working closely with experienced institutional research professionals, the Student Assistant will contribute to projects that support student success, workforce development, academic planning, and other strategic SUNY initiatives. This position provides valuable practical experience for students interested in research, analytics, public policy, higher education, statistics, data science, and related fields.

Students will gain:

• Hands-on experience with data analytics and dashboard development.
• Exposure to SUNY-wide research, reporting, and data visualization initiatives.
• Opportunities to strengthen analytical, technical, and communication skills.
• Mentorship from experienced institutional research and data analytics professionals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Visualization and Dashboard Development:

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of interactive dashboards and reports, including redesigning the Fast Facts dashboards to meet current style standards.
• Create visualizations using tools such as Tableau and Power BI under the guidance of OIRDA staff.
• Support dashboard quality assurance efforts by validating calculations, metrics, filters, and visual outputs.
• Document dashboard requirements, business rules, and data definitions.
• Contribute ideas for improving dashboard usability, accessibility, and data storytelling.

General Research Support:

• Assist with special research projects and ad hoc data requests.
• Perform data validation and quality assurance activities.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Support other institutional research and data analytics initiatives as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at a SUNY institution.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated interest in research, data analysis, or data visualization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework in education, market research, statistics, economics, public policy, sociology, geography, information science, data analytics, business analytics, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience with dashboard and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience working with large datasets.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as R, Python, SAS, SQL, SPSS, or Stata.
• Interest in higher education research, institutional research, assessment, program evaluation, or applied analytics.

Additional Information:

The assistantship is for the Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. This position is for up to 20 hours a week between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. The rate of pay is $18 per hour for master's students/$20 per hour for doctoral students.

Application Instructions:

State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.