Institutional Research Analyst

Employer Info:

Boston University



http://www.bu.edu/

Boston University (BU) is the fourth largest private research university in the nation, 12th largest employer in Massachusetts, and the fourth largest employer in the City of Boston, with an endowment of $2.44B and annual operating budget of $2.75B. Founded in 1839, BU has grown to include 17 schools and colleges and the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, offering over 300 programs of study, with a low 10:1 student:faculty ratio. BU received $574.1M in sponsored research awards in FY2020 and was invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities in 2012. The University places a strong emphasis on excellent scholarship, outstanding teaching, and interdisciplinary research, with major research initiatives in data sciences, antiracism, public health, neuroscience, systems biology, photonics, biomedical engineering, medicine, and emerging infectious diseases, along with communications, the humanities, and the arts. With nearly 34,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and over 130 countries, and over 10,000 faculty and staff, discoveries and advances take place on our three Boston campuses. Our “affordableBU” program ensures access to a BU education regardless of family means, and our Pell Grant program guarantees eligible students a loan-free aid package. BU provides over $17M annually in financial aid to Boston Public School graduates and contributes $6.3M a year in PILOT payments to the City. U.S. News & World Report ranks BU among the top universities and named BU among the nation’s “Most Innovative Universities” for 2020.
Job Name
Institutional Research Analyst
Posting Date
06/18/2019
Brief Description
Analytical Services & Institutional Research Office seeks a technical-minded and detailed oriented person to join our staff as an Institutional Research Analyst.
Job Category
Institutional Research
Job Type
Full-Time
Education Level Required
Bachelors
Location City
Boston, MA 02215, United states
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Job Details

Description
Analytical Services & Institutional Research Office seeks a technical-minded and detailed oriented person to join our staff as an Institutional Research Analyst. This individual will work extensively with University data to identify trends and communicate findings to support strategic decision-making, planning, and evaluation. The Institutional Research Analyst will support the submission of domestic and international external surveys, as well as federal regulatory reports. This person will use MicroStrategy to create reports from the data warehouse to fulfill ad hoc and annual data requests. The Institutional Research Analyst will work with cross-functional teams to support University initiatives such as the Academic Program Review. They will document current procedures and recommend opportunities to automate existing processes. They will work to transform exist static documents to interactive visualizations using Power BI and other software.
 
Required Skills
Bachelors Degree in statistics, quantitative social science, computer science or related field (Masters preferred) and one to three years of experience working in a research or analytical environment. Strong analytical skills and an understanding of post-secondary education. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new software and systems. Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools is ideal. Familiarity with a programming, statistical computing, or database management language (e.g. C++, Java, R, Python, VBA, SAS, Ruby, SQL) is preferred. Problem-solver capable of managing large datasets and clearly articulating findings to a variety of internal and external audiences. Comfortable working autonomously or collaboratively, while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be flexible and responsive to stakeholders across campus. Must comply with university policies governing data confidentiality and distribution.

*Cover letter required to be considered.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.