Institutional Research Specialist (Professional Services Specialist 4, Admin NE)
Employer Info:
Stockton University
https://stockton.edu/
Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600 acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and its welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at www.Stockton.edu.
Stockton University
https://stockton.edu/
Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600 acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and its welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at www.Stockton.edu.
- Job Name
- Institutional Research Specialist (Professional Services Specialist 4, Admin NE)
- Posting Date
- 09/22/2023
- Brief Description
- Stockton University is seeking a team-oriented, motivated individual with interest and experience in the fields of business analytics, data analytics, computer science, information systems and/or institutional research. The candidate must be a collaborative team player who can consistently provide first-rate service while managing and prioritizing a dynamic workload. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Research, the person will be responsible for undertaking various data projects and reports that will use large datasets requiring data extraction from various databases. This position will also be responsible for completion of the annual data collections for nationally recognized external agencies, such as US News, Peterson’s, Princeton Review, etc.
- Job Category
- Institutional Research
- Job Type
- Full-Time
- Education Level Required
- Bachelors
- Location City
- Galloway, NJ 08205, United states
- How to Apply
- Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.
A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
Current resume or curriculum vitae
Unofficial transcripts - Direct Link
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- Job Details
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Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Serve as a collaborative member of the Institutional Research Team.
- Prepare annual data collections for nationally recognized external agencies, as well as other ad hoc survey data requests.
- Assist the Director in the administration of institution-wide surveys being led by the Office of Institutional Research.
- Support academic departments in internal survey administrations on Qualtrics and preparation of data collections and analyses.
- Analyze data from the University’s systems and publicly available sources to create reports and dashboards for campus stakeholders. Reports and dashboards may include tables, charts, executive summaries, and/or other items as needed.
- Work with data sets, including extracting, merging, cleaning, and transforming data to meet reporting needs.
- Assist the Director in fulfilling internal and external data requests.
- Use creative problem-solving, advanced data science, and statistical analysis to develop solutions that match unique project needs.
- Produce clear written reports and guides.
- Serve on Standing Committees and ad hoc groups as requested by the Director and/or Chief Officer for Strategic Planning and Effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Chief Officer for Strategic Planning and Effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- Software - Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Argos (or similar report writing tool).
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science/analytics, statistics, and/or a related field.
- One (1) year of experience in one or more combination of the following: data processing, statistics, data science/analytics, installation and maintenance of application programs, survey design, and/or computer information systems.
- Ability to provide consistent, high-quality customer service to a variety of internal stakeholders, ranging from senior leaders with advanced statistical expertise to divisional colleagues with basic data familiarity.
- Experience working with enterprise-level data across multiple functional areas.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques essential to performance of the specific responsibilities assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Software - SPSS, Ellucian Banner, Microsoft Power BI or Tableau.
- Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems, and develop appropriate work methods.
- Ability to develop materials for publication.
- Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff or organizations.