Senior Statistical Analyst - Office of Assessment and Decision Support

University of California; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Statistical Analyst to lead research and advanced statistical analyses. This role involves collaborating with university leaders to develop survey research programs, employing advanced data modeling techniques, and delivering actionable insights that enhance student success and academic management. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative research skills, proficiency in statistical software, and the ability to communicate complex findings effectively. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving the educational experience through data-driven decision-making in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Work-life balance benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required; PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in applied quantitative research.

Responsibilities

• Lead university survey research efforts and collaborate with leaders.
• Design and execute strategic quantitative analytics projects.

Skills

Quantitative Research

Statistical Analysis

Survey Research

Data Visualization

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in social science or statistics

PhD in social science or statistics

Tools

R

Qualtrics

SQL

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Senior Statistical Analyst - Office of Assessment and Decision Support

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Senior Statistical Analyst provides leadership for institutionally focused research and advanced statistical analyses across the university, with particular emphases on survey research and analytics focused on the academic enterprise and student experience/success. The Senior Statistical Analyst provides expertise in cross-functional data and information systems to deliver actionable analyses that inform the university's efforts around enrollment, student success, academic management and faculty/staff experience. This position further serves as the university's authority and institutional knowledge leader on survey research and is a sought-after partner for advanced analytic projects. As an authority on advanced statistical analyses, the Senior Statistical Analyst designs and carries out strategic quantitative analytics projects that employ advanced data modeling and statistical techniques (e.g. multivariate analysis, linear and non-linear modeling, longitudinal data analysis, trend analysis, machine learning). Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

1. In leading the university's survey research efforts, collaborate with senior and executive leaders to develop and implement an overall program of survey research and analysis that supports understanding the experiences, behaviors, attitudes and beliefs of key internal and external constituencies to support strategy and decision making.
2. Serve as a knowledge leader to students, faculty, and staff across the university who are undertaking local survey research.
3. In all survey work, combine advanced technical skills in survey research methods, data analysis, reporting and visualization with knowledge of the university context to gather and relay critical information and insights from survey data clearly and accurately.
4. Communicate findings to a variety of internal and external audiences, often to executive and senior leaders.
5. Identify opportunities for improvement in business processes and strategies along with providing leadership in the design, creation, and maintenance of solutions to support decision makers.

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President of Institutional Data Analytics, works closely with the entire OADS team, and regularly collaborates with senior and executive leadership across campus for the purposes of survey research & strategic analytics. Other interactions include:

1. Works collaboratively with colleagues in OADS, sharing and exchanging ideas, information and analytical techniques.
2. Exchanges, analyzes, and interprets information requiring various approaches to inform and influence others, including senior and executive leadership, unit-heads, deans, department chairs, administrative and technical staff, campus peers and peers at professional organizations (COFHE, AIR, NEAIR), federal government agencies (NCES).
3. Works closely with senior and executive leadership to develop statistical models and effective analytics tools customized to inform strategy and decision making.
4. Works with faculty and other University leadership in design and execution of survey research as well as in analysis and interpretation of survey results.
5. Serves as a key member of the Survey Coordinating Group, tasked with oversight of university survey activity as outlined in its policies and procedures.
6. Collaborates with the university's Institutional Review Board to attend to human subjects protections in survey research.

Requirements and Qualifications

1. Master's degree in social science field (sociology, psychology, economics, education or a related field) or statistics.
2. At least 5 years of experience in applied quantitative research; A PhD in a social science field, statistics, or educational research is preferred, as is experience in a higher education setting.

Technical Qualifications

1. Training and demonstrated experience in the design and execution of quantitative research, including experimental and quasi-experimental design when required.
2. Training and demonstrated experience with survey instrument development and best practices for survey research (including sample design and post-survey statistical adjustments).
3. Demonstrated training in and proficiency with common statistical techniques such as linear regression, logistic regression, analysis of variance required; experience with advanced methods for causal inference as well as dimension reduction and/or structural equation modeling preferred.
4. Proficiency in visual display of information; Experience with one or more qualitative research methods is preferred.
5. Proficiency in using one or more common statistical packages for code/syntax-based analysis (R strongly preferred; SAS, SPSS, Stata also acceptable).
6. Advanced proficiency in using web-based tools for survey administration and reporting (Qualtrics strongly preferred; SurveyMonkey, QuestionPro or similar platforms also acceptable) required.
7. Experience with RStudio, Tidyverse, Quarto, and Shiny development strongly preferred.
8. Proficiency in one or more data visualization tools preferred (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Looker, Plotly, ggplot, etc.).
9. Familiarity with relational database design concepts required; proficiency using SQL in relational databases is highly desirable as is experience with cloud-based data warehousing technologies (especially Google Cloud Platform/Big Query).
10. Advanced proficiency with Excel and proficiency with office productivity apps such as Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office 365.

Other Necessary Skills

1. Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, oral and written communication skills.
2. Experience in preparing analytical and research reports that clearly and effectively communicate complex statistical analyses and findings.
3. Strong project management skills.
4. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet established deadlines.
5. Attention to detail, accuracy and organization.
6. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work efficiently; adept at quickly learning and effectively using new tools and techniques.
7. Ability to seek help from and provide help to others when needed.
8. Ability to make positive contributions to team success: to provide and receive constructive feedback, to follow established team practices/guidelines for workflows, documentation and deliverables, and to actively participate in fostering a positive, supportive work environment.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $80,429.00 - $157,238.93.

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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