Senior Institutional Research Analyst

Position Summary

Consult with departments within the University to understand, document and analyze business requirements that drive the development and design of technical reports. Design, develop, and implement these reports for use by administrators across the University in various reporting environments (primarily using Tableau / Oracle / SQLServer); evaluate and analyze report requirements including data lineage and process flow; create data models to generate reports. Maintain and enhance existing reports and queries to meet existing quality standards and new business requirements. Develop and conduct training programs for academic and administrative departments on utilizing student data in the reporting environment. Assess user training needs and provide individual and group training as required. Work on a wide variety of projects that support NYU business needs and improvement opportunities. Advise analysts on dashboard design and data handling, and serve as a reviewer of new reports before release.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education:Master’s Degree or Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Business, or a related field.
Required Experience:5+ years with data collection, retrieval, analysis, and reporting. Experience using business intelligence tools (Tableau or equivalent) and working with relational databases and data warehousing concepts.
Preferred Experience:3+ years with data warehousing/reporting in a higher education setting. Expertise with database retrieval (e.g. using SQL with Oracle or MSSQL reporting environments).
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Proven knowledge and application of dashboard design concepts. Strong analytical skills and experience in visualizing and analyzing metrics, surveys results, and trends. Excellent analytical and written/verbal communication skills, listening and observation skills, and organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills. Proven ability to develop effective business relationships and build consensus. Strong team player. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under hard deadlines while maintaining a high level of professionalism and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Experience with Tableau Server administrative tools and extract automation. Advanced knowledge of databases and data management with proficiency in ad hoc reporting/query writing and data manipulation (with SQL, Tableau, OBIEE, etc.). Skill with statistical packages (e.g. R or SPSS). Ability to interact with all levels of personnel, students, faculty, and the public. Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult issues and/or diverse organizations. Ability to evaluate and implement technological improvements to meet best practices. Familiarity with version control. In-depth knowledge of student data structures.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,400.00 to USD $94,600.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity