Senior Research Analyst
Waco, TX, United States

Job Identification: 14088
Posting Date: 01/25/2023, 05:46 AM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Waco, TX, United States
Degree Level: Bachelor

Job Description:
What We Are Looking For

The Senior Research Analyst is responsible for performing research on University data in order to report out to key stakeholders and support data-driven decisions across Enrollment Management and other units that rely on our analysis to make informed decisions. This new role will support a growing interest in predictive modeling and other advanced research needed to support University initiatives.

A Bachelors degree, five years of relevant experience, and an active Christian faith are required. A Master's degree and seven years of relevant experience are preferred. Preferred fields of study include statistics, data science, and computer science. Previous higher education experience is a plus. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• At least an intermediate knowledge of statistics.
• Experience joining, cleaning, and analyzing datasets from multiple sources.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Skeptical thinking when encountering results that seem too good to be true.
• Ability to write concise reports and communicate findings to audiences of varied technical backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Experience with query languages such as SQL and statistics packages such as R, SAS, SPSS, JMP.

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Experience with data analysis in higher education or social sciences.
• Intermediate to Advanced skill using R or Python.
• Experience using Machine Learning techniques.
• Experience using Power BI or other reporting dashboards.
• Technical expertise regarding data quality, SQL, logistic regression, and classification.

What You Will Do

• Assist the EM Research Team in performing research projects that help all areas of Enrollment Management (Admissions, Student Financial Aid, Student Financial Accounts) to make data-informed decisions in support of the University's mission.
• Query data from multiple databases and join in appropriate ways to answer research questions.
• Cleanse data in preparation for analysis, including ensuring data quality, accuracy, and year-over-year congruency. Manage data consistently and efficiently.
• Prepare reports or dashboards on research for department or University colleagues.
• Clearly communicate results and recommendations to supervisor, and to other department or University colleagues as needed.
• Work with other members of the Data & Analytics team to ensure best practices and provide internal metrics.
• Perform other tasks as directed by supervisor.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco


About Us:
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylors commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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