Senior Data Analyst / Data Analyst, Wharton School

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 83,500 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Flexible work hours

Wellness resources

Job summary

An educational institution in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Data Analyst to support institutional research. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, project leadership, and collaboration with various departments. The ideal candidate has a relevant bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in data analytics, along with proficiency in tools like Tableau and SQL. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in data collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to data quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute complex projects with stakeholders and end-users.
• Provide data insights through advanced analysis and reporting.
• Support the Dean and Deputy Dean with data-driven decision making.

Skills

Data visualization and reporting tools

Analytical skills

Project management

SQL

Python or R

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, economics, business analytics, or computer science

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Office of the Deputy Dean, the Senior Data Analyst / Data Analyst for Institutional Research and Data Administration at the Wharton School is responsible for the collection, validation, maintenance, analysis, and dissemination of data in support of the School's teaching and research mission. This role works with and serves a broad constituency of clients and collaborators, supporting the Dean, Deputy Dean, and Academic and Administrative departments. This team also produces reports and information shared with University leadership and organizations external to the University. The incumbent provides detailed, actionable insights through advanced data analysis, reporting, and visualization, and facilitates data-driven decision making, strategic planning, policy development, and assessment and evaluation. This position requires the ability to develop and execute formalized approaches to process design and maintenance, policy development, and procedures that ensure data quality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Data Analyst / Data Analyst is part of a team of two overseeing institutional research and data administration within the Deputy Dean's Office, regularly working with sensitive and confidential data.
• The incumbent designs, manages, and executes complex projects with a range of stakeholders and end-users, and collaborates with technical colleagues across Wharton.
• Key projects and responsibilities include technical project leadership and execution of annual faculty reporting and merit processes, survey management for external ranking surveys, data visualization to identify trends and patterns in complex data sets, data management and automation, and course evaluations for undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, economics, business analytics, computer science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in data collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization are required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with survey design, administration, and analysis.
• Knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and other query languages, as well as familiarity with programmatic data analysis using Python or R.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues of varying technical backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to data quality. Familiarity with data governance principles, including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential data appropriately.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pay Range

$83,500.00 - $120,000.00 Annual Rate

Equal Opportunity

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition: tuition assistance for employee and eligible dependents.
• Retirement: retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth options and investment options.
• Time Away from Work: generous paid time away for personal and professional needs.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: option to enroll with favorable underwriting terms for newly hired employees.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: programs and resources to support health and work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: resources to foster growth and development.
• University Resources: access to libraries, facilities, and cultural activities.
• Discounts and Special Services: various discounts on goods and services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible Work Hours: options for flexible scheduling where possible.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: housing assistance options for eligible employees.
• Adoption Assistance: reimbursement for qualified adoption expenses.