Technology Research Analyst jobs in Newark, NJ

Title:
Institutional Research Data Analyst

Department:
Off of Institutional Effectiveness

Reports To:
Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Institutional Research Data Analyst. This role involves working with diverse datasets, conducting analyses, and preparing reports to support internal and external reporting requirements, institutional assessments, and decision-making processes.

Essential Functions:
- Perform data gathering and extraction from NJIT's data systems for internal and external survey publications, federal data reporting systems, and ad-hoc institutional data requests.
- Prepare and complete external surveys, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IPEDS regulations and US News requirements.
- Maintain updates to the Institutional Fact Book.
- Respond to internal data requests and extract data from diverse sources, including databases.
- Adhere to best practices of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and maintain documentation of revisions.
- Work with Information Service and Technology (IST) to keep up to date on NJIT data streams.
- Implement automated solutions to streamline repetitive tasks within OIE.
- Maintain meticulous documentation on data handling processes, sources, methodologies, and transformations for clear, consistent record-keeping for audits and future reference.
- Collaborate with OIE staff to maintain the shared repository for routine data procedures and instructions.
- Support colleagues in data visualization and the development of a comprehensive OIE website.
- Collaborate with the Institutional Effectiveness team to conduct quantitative/qualitative analysis as needed.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in fields such as Education Analysis, Computational Social Science, Psychology, Policy Analysis, computer science, data science or related disciplines.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong working knowledge of SQL, MS Excel, etc., utilizing SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of using data visualization tools and techniques for creating informative reports (e.g., Power BI, MicroStrategy, etc.).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively within a team environment.
- Preferred experience in Snowflake and/or data warehousing.
- Preferred experience in Institutional Research, including familiarity with statistical analysis using internal and external datasets.
- Passion for higher education and a desire to contribute to the success of the institution.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience in using data visualization tools and techniques for creating informative reports (e.g., Power BI, MicroStrategy, etc.) and working in SQL, MS Excel, etc., utilizing SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
- Master's Degree in fields such as Education Analysis, Computational Social Science, Psychology, Policy Analysis, Computer science, Data science or related disciplines.

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

Range/Band:
21

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time