Institutional Research Analyst

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Institutional Research Analyst supports data-informed decision-making across Stony Brook University by maintaining high-quality data resources, developing dashboards, conducting analyses and preparing internal and external reports. Incumbent must have strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a solid understanding of data confidentiality, ethical standards, and responsible data stewardship. Incumbent must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex analyses for nontechnical audiences and collaborate effectively across campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
Three (3) years of full time experience in data analysis, institutional research, or a similar analytical role.
Experience with data visualization and statistical/analytic tools.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information and communicate findings effectively.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Solid understanding of data confidentiality, ethical standards, and responsible data stewardship.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex analyses for nontechnical audiences and collaborate effectively across campus.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
Experience working with higher education data systems.
Experience with federal and state reporting and institutional research best practices.
Experience designing dashboards and data models for institutional use.

Responsibilities

Maintain, update, and enhance institutional dashboards and data visualizations while ensuring all data sources are accurate, consistent, and well documented.
Collaborate closely with system experts to uphold data integrity and contextual accuracy.
Monitor dashboard performance to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements.
Develop new dashboards that align with institutional priorities.
Conduct analyses to support institutional and programmatic priorities using statistical software and programming languages to query, transform, and analyze data.
Develop and deliver training sessions to promote data literacy across the institution.
Provide consultation to campus stakeholders on data interpretation, dashboard use, and analytic best practices.
Make presentations at regional and national conferences.
Provide statistical reports and accurate data sets to external organizations and internal constituencies.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission.