Institutional Research Specialist

Eastern CT State University•Willimantic, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Institutional Research Specialist position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits. POSITION SUMMARY: Performs data analysis and facilitates the long-range planning and program assessment processes of the University. Provides analytic, statistical and report generating support including assessment/evaluation, data extraction, and analysis; creates, maintains and documents statistical and reporting software programs and develops web-based data collection and reporting mechanisms to support the institution's research and planning programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required
4 years of experience in institutional research or relevant areas
professional experience with Banner, data management, and analysis
knowledge of STATA or other similar statistical packages (SPSS, R, SAS)
knowledge of SQL or python

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Knowledge of advanced statistics
ability to write and interpret statistical package’s command syntax
intermediate level of Excel, SQL, or python
ability to build reports, and interactive charts/graphs using tools such as Tableau (Power BI, or Google Analytics)
ability to work independently and collaborate with others
meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment
excellent analytical skills and detail oriented
must be committed to data integrity, confidentiality and student success
These qualifications may be waived for individuals with appropriate alternate experience.

Responsibilities

Performs data analysis in support of institutional research and planning efforts of the University.
Creates, implements, maintains and documents statistical programs, indexed archives of information and reports suitable for responding to surveys, questionnaires and federal and state data collection and accountability requirements.
Designs and creates web-based data collection and reporting mechanisms.
Lead and engage in both quantitative and qualitative research and data analyses and share the results and inferences with relevant staff and faculty.
Prepares institutional studies, plans and program assessments as directed.
Provides data analysis to various planning bodies of the University as assigned, i.e., the strategic planning steering committee, enrollment management, etc.
Develops computer report writing programs, including interfaces as needed, for administrative offices to support their data collection and institutional reporting requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above with do not alter the basic level and responsibilities of the position.

Benefits

paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals
medical, dental, and prescription plans
group life insurance
retirement
retiree health care
tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western)
Deferred Retirement Contribution plans
Dependent Care Assistance
Medical Flexible spending accounts
long and short term disability insurance plans