The Institutional Research Analyst prepares and communicates accurate and timely responses to internal and external data requests using statistical software to formulate database queries, design and produce data tables/charts, presentations, dashboards and reports. The Analyst also assists in the generation of data analysis to support the academic and administrative functions of University departments (administrative and academic) and strategic initiatives. The Institutional Research Analyst will also assist in the administration of university-wide surveys as well as complete and submit mandated/compliance reports/surveys. The Analyst is expected to work in-person, on-campus.
The Institutional Research Analyst reports directly to the Director of Institutional Research.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and extract a variety of requested data; inspect, clean and code data in preparation for analysis and create project documentation;
Create, develop and maintain queries and databases related to mandated and/or compliance reports and/or surveys and/or cyclical data requests (example: University Fact Book, NCAA, US News);
Respond to research/data questions as requested and describe findings;
Collect, assemble and merge data from multiple sources (including surveys) to perform statistical analysis using multiple analytic procedures; determine appropriate statistics for data types including frequencies, chi-square, correlation, multiple regression and others; and
Communicate with and present to appropriate University faculty/staff and other stakeholders analysis, compilation and interpretation of data
Required Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in a research related field.
Minimum three to five years of professional experience in higher education, research, statistics or a related field is required.
Desired Skills and Experiences:
Strong analytical skills and experience with one or more statistical packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS)
Experience building queries and extracting data from relational databases (e.g., SQL)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience presenting data and ideas to diverse audiences
Experience administering and/or coordinating survey activities
Ability to prioritize projects
Be a self-starter
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing the required qualifications, desired skills and experiences, resume and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
About Drew University:
Drew University, located on a beautiful, wooded,186-acre campus in Madison, New Jersey, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. It has a total enrollment of more than 2,100 students with 145 full-time faculty members. Over 35% of our undergraduate students are from underrepresented groups, and we were recently ranked 19th among baccalaureate institutions for the number of international students enrolled. The Theological and Caspersen Schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers bachelor’s degrees in 32 disciplines.
Drew is dedicated to exceptional faculty mentorship and hands-on learning that successfully prepares students for their futures. Students regularly connect with local communities, and because of our proximity to New York City, we are home to multiple New York Semester experiences for our undergraduate students: Wall Street, United Nations, Contemporary Art, Communications and Media, Social Entrepreneurship, and New York Theatre. The University also houses the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti, the Center for Global Education, the Center for Civic Engagement, the Center on Religion, Culture & Conflict, and the United Methodist Archives and History Center. Drew also recently received a multi-year grant to transform teaching and learning in the humanities by incorporating emerging digital technologies, methods, and pedagogies.
To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security regulations, a successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. These positions are subject to a background check.