Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: $56,890.00 - $76,800.00
Position Summary
The Research Analyst is critical in leveraging research methods to support data-driven decision-making across the institution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong research and analytical background, coupled with experience in applying AI technologies to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets, ultimately driving initiatives that enhance student success.
Essential Functions:
Data Collection and Management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, collect, and manage diverse data sources, including student demographics, academic performance, engagement metrics, and survey data.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy through rigorous data cleaning, validation, and transformation processes.
- Implement and maintain data pipelines and integration processes to streamline data flow across institutional systems.
Advanced Data Analysis
- Familiarity with propensity score matching methodology in matched pairs analysis.
- Apply predictive analytics to model student outcomes, identifying at-risk students and recommending targeted interventions.
- Generate hypotheses and inform strategic decisions regarding student engagement, retention, and achievement.
Data Visualization and Reporting
- Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI, or custom-built solutions, enabling stakeholders to explore and interpret key metrics and trends.
- Create comprehensive reports and presentations that communicate complex data insights in a clear and actionable manner to university leadership, faculty, and staff.
- Continuously enhance reporting tools and methodologies to meet the evolving needs of the institution.
AI-Driven Insights and Innovation
- Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, exploring new tools and techniques that can be applied to improve our research processes.
- Collaborate with academic departments and student services to design and implement AI-driven strategies that support student success.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with university departments, including academic affairs, student services, and IT, to understand their data-informed decision needs.
- Represent the research team in meetings and discussions, effectively communicating technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide training and support to faculty and staff on data interpretation and the use of analytical tools.
Independent Work and Team Representation
- Work independently on assigned projects, managing time effectively and ensuring high-quality outputs without constant supervision.
- Represent the research team in cross-functional collaborations with university departments, effectively communicating insights and recommendations.
- Provide expert advice on data analysis methodologies to faculty, staff, and other stakeholders as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, required.
- Master’s degree highly preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in data analysis required.
- Experience in higher education, institutional research, or related fields, is highly desirable.
- Previous experience working in a collaborative team environment within an institutional research setting preferred.
Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:
- Familiarity with database management systems (e.g., SQL) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts into clear and concise reports for diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic academic environment.
- Commitment to ethical data use, with a deep understanding of data privacy regulations and best practices in higher education.
- Able to hold collaborating team members accountable for their performance while providing the necessary support to ensure success.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, data manipulation, and presentations.
Location: Remote
Travel: Some travel may be required < 5%
#LI-NK1
#LI-Remote
Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.
National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals.
National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.
National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people cometogether to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.
