R25-25 Data Analyst

About RF for SUNY at the University at Albany:

Employment is with The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that provides essential sponsored program administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty and students whose ideas and research generate ground-breaking discovery and translate to entrepreneurial and economic development opportunities for New York State.

Working at the SUNY Research Foundation for the University at Albany, you will be part of a team that provides essential services to the University as it moves to the front ranks of American higher education, supporting the advancement of education, research and discovery. The University at Albany, a nationally recognized research university with outstanding faculty, researchers and staff, offers challenging, exciting and rewarding careers to those who seek opportunities to grow and excel.

The University at Albany is at the forefront of innovation and exploration in a wide range of research areas, from the health sciences and engineering to the humanities and fine arts. UAlbany has been recognized as a Carnegie R1 research institution - one of the elite "very high research activity" doctoral universities as ranked by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Job Description:

Description of Duties:

Financial well-being and financial self-efficacy have direct impacts on student financial stress, academic performance, and retention and persistence in higher education. As a part of our efforts to enhance financial support for students throughout their academic careers, the University at Albany has received funding from the US Department of Education to pilot a new program called FACTS: Financial Assistance Coaching and Tools for Success. The program includes connection with a Financial Coach for individual support sessions on critical milestones and finance-related paperwork and small group sessions on financial literacy.

Reporting to the Director for Innovative Projects, Systems, and Data Management, the FACTS Data Analyst will develop dashboards and visualizations to track project milestones as well as providing in-depth analysis on actionable operational data and trends in student behavior. The Data Analyst will serve as a member of the Core FACTS Team and will collaborate closely in providing data to the project evaluators.

This is a collaborative, in-person position on UAlbany's campus. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Perform operational data collection, validation, and analysis as requested by the Vice Provost and program director

• Support major grant-funded Financial Assistance Coaching & Tools for Success (FACTS) initiative
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and data review team to access and obtain data needed for initiative
• Prepare internal Financial Assistance Coaching & Tools for Success (FACTS) program data reports

2. Aggregate, update data & generate daily reports and weekly summaries on student milestones, e.g.,

• Financial award application and process completions
• Student loan acceptance, financial holds, and open balances
• Scholarship and grant awards
• Withdrawals

3. Collaborate with FACTS team to provide operational support for Financial Assistance Coaching & Tools for Success (FACTS) processes, including but not limited to:

• Tracking consent to participate in study
• Tracking student intervention participation
• Preparing data for financial coaches in advance of intervention cycles
• Tracking intervention outcomes including milestone updates and financial coach action items

4. Identify emerging patterns in operational data on student success interventions within the Financial Assistance Coaching & Tools for Success (FACTS) initiative
5. Develop accessible dashboards for Financial Assistance Coaching & Tools for Success (FACTS) program to include dynamic tables, reports, and graphics.
6. Prepare presentation materials in support of unit updates for internal and external use, e.g.,

• Updates to Financial Assistance Coaching & Tools for Success (FACTS) program semesterly and annual report
• AISS leadership reports
• University leadership reports

7. Create and update form & workflow processes in JotForm and EAB to assist in Financial Assistance Coaching & Tools for Success (FACTS) operational processes

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• 3-4 years related work experience with data analysis
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Experience working with large data sets, developing queries, and merging data sets
• Experience working with SQL for query development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Requirements:

• Graduate level coursework in data analytics, data science, statistics or related discipline from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Experience working with: Power BI, SPSS, and/or Tableau
• Experience working with relational databases with multiple tables
• Experience creating data visualization
• Experience with PeopleSoft or other student information system

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $58,000 - $60,000

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htm

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, along with a cover letter.

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.

Priority Review will begin on May 23, 2025, and continue until filled. 

To apply, go to

https://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=188054