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Institutional Research Analyst (entry-level)
Office of the Provost
Vacancy number 301293
Position Type: Regular, full-time exempt position with full, competitive benefits package
Opens: 10/19/23 Closes: Open Until Filled
Salary: $55,000-$70,000
• excellent tuition remission benefits
• outstanding health benefits plans and rates
• at least 11 paid holidays each year
• 40 days of annual, personal, and sick leave each year, including 20+ annual leave days
• great retirement plans
The Institutional Research Analyst is responsible for responding to requests for reports, supporting survey development, and providing information assistance to support decision making, policy formation, and strategic planning. The position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Institutional Research and works within the Office of the Provost.
We look forward to receiving your required electronic application with a cover letter and resume and learning about your interest in and qualifications for our vacancy. Please save your required cover letter and resume as one document (please make the file name short and without spaces or special characters) and attach it in the resume location. To apply, visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html. Additional instructions below.
Key Responsibilities include:
1. Develop dynamic dashboards, prepare research reports, and respond to ad hoc data requests. Assist with external reporting. (60%)
2. Update institutional factbook and the Office of Institutional Research's website. (20%)
3. Provide administration support for survey development, which includes external and internal surveys. (10%)
4. Extract and format data from ERP and verify data accuracy; initiate and resolve data quality issues; and maintain historical records. Develop a thorough familiarity with university data sources/warehouse and documenting use. (10%)
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, analytics, statistics, or related field
Required Experience: Experience with data systems in conjunction with data reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, Survey softwares, Mapping softwares). Experience with math/statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, etc.).
Preferred Education: Master's degree in information technology, analytics, statistics, or related field
Preferred Experience: Reporting experience in a higher education environment. Familiar with statistics, analytics, and programming. Familiarity with FTP and website maintenance.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, Excel’s PowerPivot, and other applications in the Excel Power Suite; SPSS. Able to translate data among different data systems and storage formats. Demonstrated ability to independently exercise professional judgement and take initiative. Familiarity with MS Access and SQL writing and editing preferred but not required. Demonstrated understanding of the application of technology to deliver information according to end-user specifications. Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask a wide variety of distinct related projects while under firm deadlines. A willingness to continually expand skill set and adapt new technologies.
The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
We appreciate your interest in our recruitment. Please review the information below before you visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html to apply.
We need to receive your electronic application in our system by the vacancy closing date in order to consider you for the vacancy. Information follows about submitting the electronic application and attaching your required cover letter and resume.
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NAVIGATION
A - COVER LETTER AND RESUME ATTACHMENT AND UPLOAD
Before you apply:
• Save one PDF or Word file with your cover letter, resume, and any additional information you would like to have considered.
When you apply:
•In Candidate Gateway: Click “Browse” to access the Word or PDF document you saved with all of your documents.
•Then, click “Upload” to attach it.
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The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.