Research Analyst Sr. #495200
Research Analyst Senior – Management Information & Analysis
Duties:
The Office of Management Information & Analysis at Lamar University seeks an innovative and creative individual to join our team as Research Analyst Sr. This position is responsible for performing technical and analytical tasks with particular emphasis on the collection, interpretation, aggregation, evaluation, and presentation of academic data for use in support of university decision-making. It requires the ability to access data from a variety of sources requiring strong computer knowledge then analyze, interpret, organize and report results clearly and effectively in narrative, tabular, and graphical formats. In addition, this position will focus on business intelligence, visualization creation and potentially predictive analysis.
Essential Functions
- Provides quantitative data analysis support for external and internal institutional reporting, ad hoc studies, and other requests for information
- Performs data extraction, compilation, and reporting necessary to support program analysis and review
- Integrates data sets to provide analysis of complex cross-sectional or longitudinal data
- Collects, compiles, and prepares data and analyses for presentation in graphic, tabular or written form to a diverse audience using the analytical results
- Develops institutional data dashboards to facilitate data review and analysis
- Produces and supports the production of standard and custom reports utilizing the available reporting tools and Banner
- Designs and coordinates special projects and studies
Benefits:
- Health insurance and other benefits as an employee of the State of Texas.
- Tuition assistance is provided to employee, a spouse and/or eligible dependent children.
With an enrollment of over 16,000 students, Lamar University is one of Texas’ fastest growing universities. The Carnegie Research university has been nationally recognized for the quality of its core curriculum and the diversity of its student body. Beaumont is a Texas Gulf Coast city located between Houston and New Orleans. With mild winters and an exciting blend of cultures, it offers much to do with a wide variety of restaurants, museums, and arts venues. As the 4th largest U.S. city, nearby Houston offers an extensive range of attractions.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in related field required (Higher Education Administration, Statistics, Business, Social Sciences, Computer Science, etc.)
- Demonstrable quantitative data analysis and business intelligence skills
- Experience with SPSS or similar statistical package
- Experience creating insights with dashboards using visualization software (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)
- Ability to effectively communicate research methodology and results to a diverse audience
- Ability to perform complex data research and exploratory analysis
- Ability to use independent judgment and manage multiple projects concurrently in an effective manner
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Keen eye for details and accuracy with compiling data and reports
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Doctorate in related field
· Experience with Banner system
· Experience with Argos reporting software
· Experience in Institutional Research
· Experience with predictive analytics
· Experience with machine learning/artificial intelligence
· Experience with IPEDS surveys
· SQL coding experience
· Active participation in related professional organizations desirable (AIR, SAIR, TAIR, etc.)
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary: Commensurate
Job Posting Link to Apply: https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/10184