Job Description: The Senior Institutional Research Analyst provides analytic and technical support to the AVP of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, contributing to Goucher College’s mission by leveraging data to enhance student success, improve institutional processes, and support strategic decision-making. As part of the OIE team, the Senior Institutional Research Analyst provides data management activities that include (but are not limited to): identifying qualitative and quantitative data best able to answer critical questions, designing and maintaining data models, deriving actionable insights and presenting findings to senior leadership. The position provides support on projects related to federal and state reporting, graduation and retention rates, faculty, course, and student data systems, data governance, and the maintenance of data intelligence tools. Essential Job Functions: 30% A. Prepare and Automate Reports · Compile and automate federal and state reports, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. · Utilize appropriate software tools to streamline the reporting process and enhance efficiency. · Pull and validate data for enrollment and admissions Census. 30% B. Develop and Maintain Data Systems ·Design and implement data systems to generate accurate reports for Census, federal, and state requirements, including IPEDS, MHEC, and MICUA. · Collaborate with IT to maintain and improve reporting from student information systems, ensuring that reports capture accurate and complete student data by addressing issues of missing or incomplete information. · Regularly update and maintain these systems to ensure they meet current reporting standards and institutional needs. 20% C. Create Institutional Dashboards - Design and build data visualizations from concept to data analysis to the final step of visualization, informed by principles of good data storytelling. - Communicate findings compellingly and visually through dashboards, reports, briefing decks, stories, administrative briefings, etc. for different audiences using software like Power BI and Tableau. - Create and maintain a library or repository of analysis documents, slides, and links to dashboards. - Lead the design of clean, impactful, user-friendly data visualizations supporting strategic goals. - Conduct quality assurance and review of all data visualizations to ensure accuracy, usability, and adherence to existing branding and style guidelines. -Develop integrated dashboards that capture key metrics necessary for accreditation, strategic planning, and annual reporting. · Ensure that the dashboard is user-friendly and accessible to relevant stakeholders for data analysis and decision-making. · Create and maintain FactBook and FactBook dashboard. · Assist the AVP in the dissemination and presentation of data to stakeholders. 10% D. Ensure Data Integrity · Validate data used in reporting and established as the college’s single source of truth · Standardize metrics in alignment with guidelines established by the Data Governance Committee. - Actively participate in the data governance process to maintain high data quality and integrity across all systems. 10% F. Create and Administer Surveys - Work with leadership to develop an efficient system for planning and administering surveys to minimize survey fatigue and maximize the collection of actionable data. · Collaborate with the AVP of Institutional Research and Effectiveness to design and implement surveys using tools like Qualtrics and working with data consortia, i.e. HED. · Translate data into insights to be used to support positive and enhanced outcomes. · Analyze survey results and provide insights to inform institutional strategies and intiatives. · Assist the AVP with the presentation of survey data to stakeholders Education: Required: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Preferred: Masters Degree Professional Experience: Required: Five years of data analytics experience. Preferred: Two years working in higher education. Additional education may substitute for required experience. . Job Category: Staff Pay Range: $35.00-$39.00 . Goucher Benefits Information . Application Instructions: Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following application materials: Cover Letter  Resume 3 references Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position. Goucher College is committed to increasing the equity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community. Apply Internally using the Find Jobs Report Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. As part of the job application process, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. To make a request, please contact Maggie Elligson, Director of Human Resources, [email protected] or 410-337-6445. At Goucher College we are more than just an institution of higher learning. We are a vibrant community of individuals who embrace learning, self-expression, and equity. Together, our students, staff, and faculty create a community where we feel valued and supported, regardless of our differences. Our Commitments to One Another: As members of the Goucher College community, we hold the following commitments as core: Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, celebrating our differences and learning from one another. When challenges arise, we strive to resolve them through mutual understanding and cooperation. Moreover, we take responsibility for preserving and protecting our environment, both on campus and beyond. Inclusion: Embracing the unique gifts and differences of our community members, we actively seek to include those who may feel marginalized or excluded. Communication: We foster open and respectful communication, listening attentively to others and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Through meaningful conversations, we ensure that a variety of voices is heard and valued. Service and Social Justice: We are dedicated to making positive contributions to our community and beyond, addressing issues of social justice and privilege with compassion and understanding. Responsibility: Recognizing our accountability for our actions, opinions, and beliefs, we strive to uphold the safety and well-being of all members of our community. Invitation to Candidates: Are you someone who thrives in a close-knit, collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for working at a small college that nurtures students to become global changemakers? Are you dedicated to fostering inclusive communities, embracing equity, and advancing social justice? If so, we invite you to join Goucher College in our mission to create an empowering environment where everyone can thrive. Let's work together to make a positive impact on the campus, in the metropolitan Baltimore communities, and beyond. Find out more about working at Goucher, please visit the human resources site.

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