"Institutional Research Analyst"

Job Details

Job Title: Institutional Research Analyst

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 290373

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Institutional Research Analyst on the Dahlonega campus. The Institutional Research Analyst is a key point of contact for institutional research information and requests at the University of North Georgia. This individual manages a comprehensive and growing body of research data utilized by university decision makers and outside agencies. This individual performs duties related to institutional research, assessment, and planning with moderate supervision. This position is focused on providing data to support informed decision-making at UNG. This is an in-office position Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• As a key point of contact for institutional research information, responds to requests from on and off-campus for numerical and narrative data on students, faculty, staff, and educational programs of the university. Uses a variety of software, including Excel, Power BI, and other computer tools to perform data analysis and visualization as needed to respond to information requests.
• Maintains/uses institutional research data files, including official information and related data.
• Prioritizes requests that support decision-making for administrators, especially the CDO and provides general support to the institutional research office as needed.
• Assists with the distribution/collection of requests/surveys that UNG sends out such as to alumni, students and faculty, working with other university departments to develop and administer requests/surveys for their areas and maintains and summarizes data from internal systems.
• Serves on, and provides data and research analysis to, University committees as requested and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with Word, Excel, and Power BI or similar software is required.
• Ability to multi-task, manage work load, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail is important.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience in institutional research/institutional effectiveness and/or data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field or a field requiring research analysis and report writing preferred.
• Experience with SQL or similar software is desirable.
• Experience working in an institution of higher education and particularly with student records is desirable.

Proposed Salary

Standard Hiring Range: $54,778 - $60,256

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.