Senior Research Associate (71101)

Pratt Institute School of Architecture; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Institute seeks a Senior Research Associate to support institutional reporting, analytics, dashboard development, and course evaluation. You will work across reporting environments (Tableau, SAP Business Objects) and data systems, helping ensure data integrity and actionable insights for planning and governance.

This role blends institutional research with technical development, requiring collaboration with directors and staff to deliver validated reports, dashboards, and evaluation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in Institutional Research, Higher Education Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience working with large administrative datasets.
• Experience with Tableau, SQL, Business Objects, or comparable reporting environments.
• Experience with survey administration and evaluation processes preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and operation of SAP Business Objects reporting environments.
• Assist withETL processes, data validation, and documentation of institutional data structures.
• Support Tableau data sources, reporting extracts, and data quality initiatives.
• Participate in data governance, stewardship, and institutional data integrity activities.
• Assist with administration of the Institute’s course evaluation process.
• Design, develop, and maintain Tableau dashboards and data visualizations.
• Contribute to data-informed decision-making across the Institute.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Business Objects

Excel

Survey platforms

Job description

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt’s campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Education

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

• Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
• Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
• Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
• Inquisitive and compassionate community members.

Description

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Research, the Senior Research Associate serves as a key member of the Office of Institutional Research (OIR), supporting institutional reporting, analytics, systems operations, dashboard development, and course evaluation processes.

The position provides operational and analytical support across multiple functional areas within OIR, including enterprise reporting, Business Objects reporting environments, Tableau dashboard development, survey and course evaluation administration, data validation, and institutional analytics.

The successful candidate will possess a blend of institutional research, reporting, analytical, and technical skills and will work collaboratively with both Associate Directors to support institutional decision-making, reporting integrity, and operational effectiveness.

The Office of Institutional Research at Pratt Institute operates with a broader scope than many traditional institutional research offices. In addition to institutional research and reporting functions, the office supports data systems, survey operations, dashboard development, reporting infrastructure, and institutional data governance initiatives. As a result, successful candidates must be comfortable working across analytical, reporting, and technical domains.

Examples of Duties

Reporting Systems and Business Objects Support (15%)

• Support the maintenance and operation of SAP Business Objects reporting environments.
• Assist in validating, testing, and troubleshooting institutional reports.
• Support report inventory, documentation, and reporting continuity efforts.
• Assist in maintaining reporting standards and data consistency across systems.

Technology, Systems and Data Integrity Support (15%)

• Support the Associate Director for Technology, Systems and Data Integrity in maintaining reporting infrastructure and data systems.
• Assist with ETL processes, data validation, and documentation of institutional data structures.
• Support Tableau data sources, reporting extracts, and data quality initiatives.
• Participate in data governance, stewardship, and institutional data integrity activities.

Student Evaluation of Teaching Operations (30%)

• Support administration of the Institute’s course evaluation process.
• Assist with survey population management, testing, validation, and reporting.
• Support faculty, administrative, and student inquiries related to course evaluations.
• Assist in preparing aggregated reports and evaluation outputs for institutional stakeholders.
• Support other survey administration activities as assigned.

Dashboard Development and Maintenance (30%)

• Design, develop, and maintain Tableau dashboards and data visualizations.
• Develop dashboard enhancements to support institutional planning and decision-making.
• Assist in maintaining Tableau data sources, extracts, and publishing workflows.
• Work collaboratively with institutional stakeholders to identify reporting and visualization needs.

Analytical Support (10%)

• Conduct institutional analyses and prepare reports in support of strategic initiatives.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting requests.
• Support survey analysis, program evaluation, and institutional effectiveness projects.
• Contribute to data-informed decision-making efforts across the Institute.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to improve institutional research and reporting processes.
• Assist in maintaining documentation and operational continuity plans.
• Participate in office-wide initiatives related to analytics, reporting, assessment, and governance.
• Serve on committees and institutional working groups as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in Institutional Research, Higher Education Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience working with large administrative datasets.
• Experience with Tableau, SQL, Business Objects, or comparable reporting environments.
• Experience with survey administration and evaluation processes preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work across technical and non-technical audiences.

Desired Technical Skills

• Tableau Desktop and Tableau Cloud
• SQL and data extraction tools
• Business Objects reporting environments
• Excel and advanced spreadsheet analysis
• Survey platforms and evaluation systems
• Data visualization and dashboard development
• Statistical and analytical software (R, Python, SPSS, SAS, etc.)
• Data validation and quality assurance practices

Please Note:

Please Note: We are currently unable to support new H-1b visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce. At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.