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Institutional Research and Assessment Analyst

1316
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Description
The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) seeks an Institutional Research Analyst who will be responsible for the analysis of institutional data to support a culture of data-informed decision-making on campus. This work will include designing and administering surveys and analyzing survey data; data analysis and management; reporting institutional data to external agencies; creating data visualizations; creating and analyzing student success metrics, enrollment management trends, academic data, and KPIs. Internal Data Analysis, Surveying, and Reporting (40%)

Manage the lifecycle of University surveys; design and administer surveys, compile results, and interpret the data in written analysis. Program Development Research (25%)

Provide the Provost leadership with data research and analysis support (e.g., research program data, mining data in IPEDS and other sources) to support the University's Program Planning and Development Team, as well as other institutional data needs. University Research Support and Consulting (20%)

Provide support for survey design, implementation and interpretation as needed by academic programs and other University constituencies.

Manage data sets, verify data to ensure data integrity, and prepare reports and analyses in support of other key institutional activities and strategic plan goals

Compile data and put in a useable format in support of departmental and program reviews, assessment, strategic planning, grant proposals, and annual reports External Data Analysis, Consulting, and Reporting (15%)

Plan, prepare, and produce a variety of regular and ad-hoc queries, reports, and presentations to meet external reporting requirements, such as IPEDS, accrediting agencies, state reporting, etc.; and internal informational needs

Work with colleagues throughout the University to determine information needs and identify data to respond to those needs

Develop and update data visualizations and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning

Conduct statistical analyses to support institutional planning, analysis and process improvement

Stay current in field maintaining professional networks and attending seminars, workshops, and/or conferences as appropriate

Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Requirements
Required:

Bachelor's degree in a research-related field, such as statistics, mathematics, social science, behavioral science, information science.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in research methodology, statistical analysis, trending, interpretation of data and findings, and familiarity with data collection and preparation.

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodology, preferably in a higher education environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels, and ability to work as a team.

Strong self-initiative and service orientation.

Working knowledge of data visualization tools, particularly Tableau Desktop and Tableau Prep, is preferred.

Experience with large datasets and analytical tools (e.g., SPSS), along with demonstrated interest and applied experience in RStudio and SQL, is highly desirable.

Demonstrated experience in survey design, development, administration, and reporting. Proficiency with Qualtrics for survey distribution and data reporting is strongly Preferred:

Master's degree in a research-related field such as statistics, mathematics, social science, behavioral science, or information science. Physical Requirements:

Work is mostly sedentary, and the majority of time is spent sitting

Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and in video meetings. Apply Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution. About Us Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan. MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.



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