Statistician 3

Job Summary

Kutztown University is seeking a diligent, collaborative, and analytically driven Statistician 3 to join our Office of Institutional Research. If you thrive on transforming complex data into meaningful insights that shape strategy and student success, this role offers the chance to make a visible impact across the university.

As a Statistician 3, you will independently design and conduct research studies, analyze institutional data, and deliver high quality reports that inform decisions at every level of the university. You’ll partner with academic and administrative units, apply advanced statistical methods, and develop dashboards and surveys. Your work directly supports major initiatives in enrollment, academic planning, assessment, and compliance.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. We are not going to consider future H1B visa holders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of institutional research studies and surveys.
• Collaborate with campus partners to understand data needs and recommend effective methodologies.
• Extract, validate, and analyze data from enterprise systems and external sources.
• Apply advanced statistical techniques to identify trends and support decision making.
• Produce clear, compelling tables, charts, and narrative reports for internal and external audiences.
• Complete external surveys and ensure accuracy of all reported data.
• Support key institutional publications, including the Factbook and Common Data Set.
• Contribute to dashboards, data tools, and the office’s web presence.
• Research and develop mathematical and statistical models to forecast performance of new or proposed programs or initiatives and to evaluate the impacts of policy changes.
• Assist with administrative tasks and additional research projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, business, or a related field or equivalent combination of work experience and training.
• Three or more years of experience in data analysis, SQL queries and development of reporting dashboards.
• Strong background in statistical analysis, research design, and data management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with statistical software and database tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in higher education or institutional research is a plus.

Supplemental Information

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, this position will be posted until it is filled.

The starting salary for this position is $67,736.00, based on the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, permitting a combination of on-site and remote work, subject to applicable organizational policies, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.