College of Engineering Analyst
About The Position
The Office of Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research (DAPIR) is seeking an Institutional Policy Analyst to join its Institutional Research & Decision Support team. DAPIR supports the availability of accessible, usable, high-quality data and promotes an institution-wide data strategy and the use of data to inform strategic initiatives and planning. The team analyzes information about students, faculty, staff, and administrative operations to support UW-Madison’s strategic efforts. This position’s analytical work will focus on supporting the College of Engineering. The analyst will create tables, reports, and analyses for internal use; create and maintain Tableau workbooks; analyze survey data; respond to ad-hoc requests and questions; present findings to stakeholders; and provide training support for developed resources. The analyst is expected to have an advanced understanding of relevant policy, data governance, and contextual considerations and apply that understanding to their work. The position is initially a 24-month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of becoming ongoing contingent upon funding, program need, and performance. It is primarily on-site, with limited flexibility to work remotely; expectations will be discussed during the interview phase.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of progressive experience in a role that includes data and analysis activities.
- Proficiency with a relational database query tool and SQL or similar database programming languages.
- Experience working with large data sets from operational data systems.
- Experience using data and analytic approaches to evaluate the effects of policy decisions and inform policy development and/or program evaluation.
- Proficiency with general inferential statistical techniques and knowledge of predictive modeling concepts and techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new software and skills.
- Skill in managing varied projects, priorities, and duties with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel functions and pivot tables, PowerPoint, e-mail, and calendaring.
- Master's degree or equivalent professional degree.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of higher education issues and experience in higher education administration.
- Knowledge of colleges of engineering and related programs.
- Experience with high-stakes reporting, responding to compliance and regulatory requirements, and handling sensitive or restricted data.
- Proficiency with statistical software and programming tools such as R, Python, SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
- Experience constructing data sets by combining data from multiple sources, including relational databases.
- Ability to investigate operational processes and data sources to construct meaning and draw conclusions while understanding data limitations.
- Experience guiding stakeholders to accurately define their questions.
- Ability to communicate complex data analysis results clearly to stakeholders through written reports, interactive visualizations, and presentations.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or Qlik.
- Interest in using AI tools, as appropriate, to generate workflow efficiencies.
- Evidence of ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships.
- Degree in higher education administration, education policy, or a relevant applied social science field.
Responsibilities
- Serve as liaison and primary contact to internal and external stakeholders for institutional reporting and compliance, external surveys, and institutional statistics and data.
- Participate in establishing guidelines and procedures to ensure the adequacy, quality, and reliability of information sources and that information systems and databases manage, store, and retrieve institutional data according to established policies, procedures, and reporting regulations.
- Provide analysis and consultation on a variety of administrative-related matters.
- Design, collect, analyze, and research institutional data according to established procedures and regulations.
- Prepare and disseminate institutional statistical reports to institutional programs, working units, and leadership.
- Create and maintain Tableau workbooks and conduct analyses of survey data.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests and questions, present findings to stakeholders, and provide training support for developed resources.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Tax-advantaged savings accounts.
- Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
