Evaluation and Analytics Specialist

Rochester Institute of Technology; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking an Evaluation and Analytics Specialist to advance data-informed decision-making across the Division of Student Affairs. You will lead the Unit-Level Data Strategy, collaborate with departments to develop data-use plans, analyze outcomes, and translate findings into actionable insights that improve student services and organizational effectiveness.

The role involves designing and leading assessment and analytics projects from concept through reporting,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assesses project performance and collects data via surveys, focus groups, and interviews.
• Organizes and analyzes data using Excel, SPSS, and Tableau for diverse audiences.
• Creates dashboards and reports to visualize results and inform decisions.
• Consults with staff to define outcomes and methodologies for assessments.
• Provides training and documentation to expand data-use capacity.
• Presents findings to stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Data mining

Statistical software

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

SPSS

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Position Highlights

The Evaluation and Analytics Specialist plays a key role in advancing data-informed decision-making, strategic planning, and continuous improvement across the Division of Student Affairs. Reporting to the Director of Data, Analytics and Planning, this position leads the Student Affairs Unit-Level Data Strategy Program, partnering with departments to develop data-use plans, assess outcomes, and leverage analytics to enhance student services and organizational effectiveness.

Working collaboratively with stakeholders across Student Affairs, the Evaluation and Analytics Specialist designs and leads assessment, evaluation, and analytics projects from concept through reporting. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing data; developing tools and processes to measure effectiveness and demonstrate impact; and translating findings into actionable insights that support informed decision-making.This role organizes and analyzes data primarily using Excel, SPSS, and Power BI.

This position also provides leadership, consultation, training, and support to Student Affairs Assessment Coordinators and other departmental stakeholders, building organizational capacity for evaluation, data literacy, and the effective use of data across the division. Through these efforts, the position helps ensure that evaluation and analytics activities align with divisional priorities, university requirements, and best practices in higher education.

Regular on-campus presence is required for this position. The role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with the option to work fully on campus if preferred. Hybrid schedules are established on a semester-by-semester basis in partnership with department leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

This position may be filled at either the Level II or Level III classification based on the selected candidate’s education, skills, and experience.

Level II

• Master’s degree in a related field
• One year of relevant professional experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Level III

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Five years of relevant professional experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading assessment, evaluation, or data-informed improvement initiatives in higher education.
• Experience designing and implementing complex assessment or evaluation methodologies.
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders through reports, data visualizations, and presentations.
• Experience facilitating training, coaching, mentoring, or consultation with colleagues and campus partners.
• Three to six years of related experience

Assessment, Technology, and Communications

This position is part of the Student Affairs Data, Analytics and Planning (DAP) team within Assessment, Technology, and Communications (ATC). The DAP team partners with departments across Student Affairs to build evaluation capacity, strengthen data-informed decision-making, and support continuous improvement efforts that enhance the student experience.

ATC brings together several business service units with specialized expertise that operate as an integrated organization. Through shared systems, processes, and strategic priorities, ATC supports the Division of Student Affairs in advancing student engagement, well-being, belonging, and success.

The Division of Student Affairs includes 20 departments dedicated to helping students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Through innovative programs, services, and collaborative partnerships, Student Affairs creates an environment where students can develop, connect, and succeed throughout their RIT experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assesses project performance, including building and administering surveys using third party vendors, facilitating focus groups, and conducting interviews
• Organizes and analyzes data using Excel, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), and Tableau for a variety of business purposes and audiences
• Represents data visually, develops dashboards, and creates summary reports
• Consults with staff to develop appropriate outcomes and methodologies for project assessments
• Provides documentation and training to expand capacity for data use
• Presents findings to audiences as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of data mining, analysis and modeling
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software
• Skill in developing and determining analytical, assessment, and data methods
• Skill in communicating findings and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to establish and build productive working relationships
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information

Minimum Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in related field
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

FLSA Category

Exempt

Work Location

Hybrid

Compensation

$65,900- to $75,000

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.