Job description

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Contact Phone for Applicant

Education/experience

Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related area.

Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Education, the Data Analyst will support institutional research and strategic decision-making by developing and improving data-driven analyses and analytic reporting. The incumbent will work with a variety of data types: student, faculty/staff, finance, and financial aid to support university operational functions and reporting requirements for federal and state agencies, rankings, and surveys. The incumbent will assist in the design, development, and maintenance of databases, dashboards, data visualizations, and automated reports.

The successful candidate will need a strong consultative skill set and be able to develop professional relationships with other campus units in order to understand processes and needs, and use this knowledge to identify opportunities for collaboration and project development.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related area.

General knowledge of data pipelines, dashboard design, development, and maintenance.

Proven ability to apply advanced descriptive, inferential, exploratory, and predictive statistical techniques, including data mining and machine learning approaches, to support decision-making and extract data narratives.

Proficiency in programming for accessing, integrating, and managing data and analytic reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in data analytics and decision support in a higher education setting, with specific knowledge of student-related data, reporting processes, and data management. Including familiarity with federal, state, and rankings reporting.

Experience with Excel, Tableau, and Microsoft Bi, including administrative tasks.

Proficiency in programming for data management, statistical analysis, and analytic reporting.

Familiarity with basic webpage development, design, and management.

Understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data lake structures in a cloud-based environment.

Hiring Range
$53,944

Posting Date
09/01/2022

Application Review Date
09/15/2022

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check

Statement of Economic Interest is required
No

Alternate work schedule

Required Licenses

Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

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