Data Analyst for Student Health and Well-being

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

7d • $66,004 - $76,707 • Hybrid

About The Position

Student & Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad. Cornell Health's more than 200 employees collaborate to provide integrated and culturally-sensitive mental health, medical, health promotion, public health, student accommodations, and occupational medicine care and services. Dually focused on holistic health of Cornell students and well-being of the larger campus community, the unit supports readiness to learn, to participate fully in the Cornell experience, and to achieve academic, work, and life success. Cornell Health is nationally recognized for innovation and leadership, and is committed to an ongoing journey toward integrated, cost-effective, and community-based services and campus health initiatives. The Data Analyst for Student Health & Well-being provides direct support to the Director, Strategic Planning and Analysis in alignment with Cornell Health initiatives. The Data Analyst researches topics relevant to student health and wellbeing, identifies ways Cornell can gather and analyze data more effectively, and uses key findings to make recommendations for quality improvement. This role assists in analyzing the effectiveness of new programming initiatives to improve student mental health and wellbeing by expanding Embedded Therapy and Well-being Coaching. The Data Analyst uses data to identify disparities, researches strategies to address them, and makes recommendations to the Director of Strategic Planning and Analysis as well as the senior leadership team. The data analyst assists in developing, implementing, and analyzing custom surveys and program evaluations. They also support the Director in leading Cornell Health’s quality improvement initiatives to align with accreditation standards. Success Factors Operates with a high level of independence, assisting with research, data analysis, evaluation, and assessment efforts for Cornell Health initiatives. Exhibits strong analytical skills with the ability to make recommendations to resolve issues and monitor progress over time. Provides analytical guidance internally and externally with the ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Demonstrates collaborative and attitudinal skills that foster enthusiasm, professional and personal growth, cooperation, mutually respectful communication, flexibility, initiative, and adaptability. Fosters strong working relationships with Cornell Health staff, campus stakeholders, and community partners, collaborating with colleagues at all levels. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Please Note: There is no visa sponsorship for this position. For full consideration, application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on March 19, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, Health Informatics or related field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in data gathering and assessment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience utilizing tools to gather, analyze and report data to identify factors impacting organizational and/or program performance to gain greater insights into trends and how to address them.
• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis, the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of Cornell Health.
• Ability to manage and carefully maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately.
• Experience working with inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing programs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in health administration, Health Informatics or related field
• More than 3 years of experience in strategic planning, data analysis, and research with proven outcomes.
• Interest in and concern for health problems encountered in a campus community.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to the Director, Strategic Planning and Analysis in alignment with Cornell Health initiatives.
• Researches topics relevant to student health and wellbeing, identifies ways Cornell can gather and analyze data more effectively, and uses key findings to make recommendations for quality improvement.
• Assists in analyzing the effectiveness of new programming initiatives to improve student mental health and wellbeing by expanding Embedded Therapy and Well-being Coaching.
• Uses data to identify disparities, researches strategies to address them, and makes recommendations to the Director of Strategic Planning and Analysis as well as the senior leadership team.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and analyzing custom surveys and program evaluations.
• Supports the Director in leading Cornell Health’s quality improvement initiatives to align with accreditation standards.

Benefits

• We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave and flexible work options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level