Strategic Data Insights Analyst

Association For Institutional Research; Eugene, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Oregon is seeking a Research Analyst to support data enablement, deliver dashboards and reports, and translate complex data into actionable insights for academic and curricular decision-making.

You will partner with Academic Affairs to produce timely, accurate analyses, manage data cleaning, and develop tools that address critical questions on curriculum and student success. Collaboration and data stewardship are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, social science, education, or related field, AND two years of experience in research, data analysis, or assessment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Two year’s experience using data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience producing and maintaining dashboards, regular performance reports, and/or ad hoc analyses for decision makers using tools such as SQL, R, Python, Power BI, Tableau.
• Experience working successfully with complex relational databases and with statistical resources such as query and business intelligence tools.
• Experience using statistical analysis software (e.g., Stata, SPSS, SAS, R).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and firm deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide variety of university constituencies.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, accurate, and audience appropriate insights for non technical users.

Responsibilities

• Develop dashboards, standard and ad hoc reports, and analytical tools that address questions related to curriculum, program and student learning outcomes.
• Manage data collection and cleaning, select methodologies, and translate findings into clear findings for diverse audiences.
• Support institutional efforts such as strategic plan implementation, curricular analytics, and assessment reporting.
• Collaborate with campus data partners to promote shared data definitions, access, and efficiencies.
• Contribute to proactive data dissemination and user education, expanding use of existing data sources and tools.
• Handle sensitive and confidential data with care, manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Ground decisions in user-support, effective decision-making, and data-driven practice.

Skills

Data visualization

Dashboards

SQL

R

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Stata

SPSS

SAS

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, social science, education, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

R

Python

Stata

SPSS

SAS

Job description

University of Oregon is seeking a Research Analyst to support data enablement, deliver dashboards and reports, and translate complex data into actionable insights for academic and curricular decision-making.

You will partner with Academic Affairs to produce timely, accurate analyses, manage data cleaning, and develop tools that address critical questions on curriculum and student success. Collaboration and data stewardship are essential in this role.