Institutional Research Analyst, Office of Assessment and Decision Support - Georgetown University

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Job Overview

The Institutional Research Analyst is a key member of the University's Office of Assessment and Decision Support (OADS), engaging in widely varying data analytic work to support executives, senior leadership, administrators, and faculty in obtaining and understanding the institutional information needed for decision making. The analyst is also responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of reports for a wide variety of internal and external requirements, including federal, state/district, accreditation, association, and guidebooks (e.g., US News and World Report) reporting. In all work, the analyst combines strong technical skills for data analysis, reporting and visualization with knowledge of the university context and data to respond to requests with deliverables that relay critical information and insights clearly and accurately.

As part of the OADS team and with a service-oriented focus, the analyst works closely with stakeholders including executive leadership, regularly communicating data analyses results in an impactful manner and supporting accurate and appropriate interpretation. The analyst is a sought-after collaborator both within and outside of the office, with a reputation for effectively balancing multiple priorities, meeting or exceeding established timelines, and bringing a positive attitude, curiosity and relentless attention to detail to their work.

Work Interactions

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Institutional Data Analytics, the Institutional Research Analyst functions as an active collaborator on the OADS team. As part of the OADS team, the analyst participates in regular and ad hoc office meetings as a positive contributor who communicates needs and timelines clearly, demonstrates a willingness to help teammates, and contributes to a supportive and safe work environment. The position works closely with the Assistant Director of Institutional Research, to ensure timely and high-quality reporting as part of the overall institutional research portfolio of OADS. Other interactions include:

• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with data stewards in key administrative areas such as University Information Services, Office of the University Registrar, Student Financial Services, Human Resources, Financial Affairs.
  
• Serving as a knowledgeable and sought-after resource for teams/departments outside of OADS that have data, analysis and reporting needs.
  
• Responds professionally and in timely manner to requests for data/reporting from internal stakeholders.
  
• Interfaces with external reporting agencies to ensure that University submissions are received in accordance with established standards and timelines.
  

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. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics or a related field with a focus on quantitative research methods, along with 5 years of experience in a data or business intelligence analyst role, preferably within higher education. A master's degree may be substituted for professional experience. Must have experience in data analyses (preferably using R/Python), with a strong working knowledge of data manipulation and statistical inference.

Technical Qualifications:

• Demonstrated training in inferential statistics including point and interval estimation and hypothesis testing.
  
• Must be proficient in using one or more programming languages for statistical analysis (R/Python strongly preferred; SAS, SPSS, Stata also acceptable).
  
• Proficiency in one or more business intelligence and/or data visualization tools strongly preferred (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Looker, Cognos, etc.).
  
• Experience with enterprise applications such as Banner, Workday, Salesforce preferred.
  
• Familiarity with relational database and proficiency in at least one data query language (e.g. SQL) is highly desirable.
  
• Experience with RStudio, Tidyverse, Quarto, and Shiny development strongly preferred.
  
• Proficiency with Excel and proficiency with office productivity apps such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 required.
  
• Familiarity with relational database design concepts and proficiency with SQL coding is highly desirable
  
• Proficiency in data visualization using R or Python is required.
  
• Familiarity with web design and with graphical user interface design concepts preferred.
  

Other Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, oral and written communication skills
  
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet established deadlines
  
• Attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work efficiently; adept at quickly learning and effectively using new tools and techniques
  
• Ability to seek help from and provide help to others when needed
  
• 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
  

Salary Range

The expected pay range for this position is $54,616 to $100,493 per annum.

Georgetown University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

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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