Located along Florida’s I-4 High Tech Corridor, Florida Poly opened its doors in August 2014 as the state’s 12th university and the only one dedicated to core subjects in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM education). The non-traditional academic environment focuses on applied learning, specifically in technology and engineering. Small class sizes give faculty the opportunity to work closely with high-caliber students, and the most advanced technology, including a Supercomputer, 3D printing lab, media lab and nanotechnology lab, sets Florida Poly apart from other state universities. Florida Poly’s innovative approach to higher education allows students to learn strong fundamentals within a traditional university department structure, while giving them opportunities to apply their learning through research and projects in emerging high-tech concentrations like Cyber Security, Big Data Analytics, Machine Intelligence and more. The University partners closely with industry leading firms, and faculty members are rewarded for more than just publishing. Industry involvement, problem solving, and the commercialization of technology and research through start-ups and small businesses are encouraged.
Job Title
Senior Analyst, Institutional Research
Job Description Summary
Florida’s only public university exclusively teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is looking for exceptional candidates to serve as the Senior Analyst in the Institutional Research Department.
Supports the development and implementation of research, evaluation, reporting and planning for the University. This involves the management of multiple and large datasets related to student enrollment and institutional performance to inform university studies and decision-making processes. Coordinates the completion of various institutional, agency, state and federal reporting, as well as survey design and administration.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works with internal offices to improve the accuracy and integrity of data. Assists in development and validation of data warehouse capabilities in coordination with IT services. Supports development of and maintains the University's tracking and predictive analytics models.
Plans, designs, and implements research and evaluation studies to support Academic Success and Academic Affairs initiatives. Conducts investigations and develops reports to satisfy ad-hoc queries from faculty, administrators, and other offices within the University, in addition to external organizations including identification of benchmark institutions and comparable data sets.
Coordinates survey design, administration and data collection/analysis/reporting for a variety of surveys (e.g., Course Evaluations, Graduation Survey, National Surveys, Engagement Survey, etc.).
Creates term reports, annual reports, and visual dashboards to present data indicators for key metrics. Completes state, federal and other external reports including Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS) and Board of Governors/legislative reports.
Guide and validate the development and modeling of the institutions data repositories and with other units, develop and maintain the organization’s standardized data vocabulary and data governance processes.
Generates a data request calendar, office metrics for assessment purposes, and other tasks as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to identify data management issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify multiple solutions.
Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects while being highly organized.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research analysis methods.
Knowledge of, or ability to understand federal, state and/or agency reporting requirements and reporting mechanisms.
Knowledge of data management and use of query software and data visualization software.
Strong customer service skills; seeks opportunities to improve work environment to best meet customer needs.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Teamwork/Collaboration; works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve shared goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in an academic or research environment. OR
Master’s degree in a related discipline and a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in an academic or research environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctoral degree in a related discipline and a minimum of three (7) years’ relevant experience in an academic or research environment. Experience conducting higher education reporting.
Knowledge of SAS, Power BI, SQL programming, and databases strongly preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:
This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This position is salary exempt. The normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., however, occasional overtime (weekends and evenings) may be required.
TARGET HIRING SALARY: $60,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS: In addition to completing the online application, all Applicants are required to upload the following as an attachment to the application (preferably in PDF format):
Cover Letter
Resume
Diversity Statement:
Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.
Special Instructions Regarding Attachments:
Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.
An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.
Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.
This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.