"Academic and Research Data Analyst"

Job Summary

Provides data analysis and reporting expertise to support institutional decision-making, research initiatives, and data governance efforts within the College of Engineering. Works closely with data management and AI research teams to ensure high-quality data collection, maintenance, and analysis for academic programs, research funding, and faculty productivity.

Essential Functions

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets academic and research-related data to support both data infrastructure needs and AI-driven research analytics.
• Develop statistical models and predictive analytics to enhance data governance efforts, student enrollment forecasting, and faculty research impact assessment.
• Collaborates with the SalesForce & Data Administration Manager to ensure data accuracy, integration, and consistency across academic, CRM, and research systems.
• Works with the AI research team manager to prepare, clean, and structure data for machine learning models and advanced research analytics.
• Supports evidence-based decision-making by designing and administering surveys, collecting feedback, and generating insights for both academic program evaluation and research development.
• Assists in validating and improving data workflows to enhance the effectiveness of AI-driven insights and reporting mechanisms.
• Responds to ad hoc data requests from institutional leadership, faculty researchers, and data governance committees.
• Monitors and assures the quality of data used for both academic decision-making and AI-driven research applications.
• Provides training and consultation on best practices in data collection, maintenance, and analysis to support broader data strategy efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned to strengthen institutional data capabilities.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

• Level I: Degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Information Systems and 0 Years of experience in the design, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Level II: Degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Information Systems and 2 Years of experience in the design, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Level III: Degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Information Systems and 4 Years of experience in the design, analysis, and reporting of data.

Salary Range

$35,830 - $75,040

Location

Auburn, Alabama, United States