College of Engineering Analyst
Madison, WI Remote
$85,000–$95,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Office of Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research (DAPIR) is seeking an Institutional Policy Analyst to join our Institutional Research & Decision Support team. DAPIR manages the structures needed to ensure the availability of accessible, usable, high-quality data. Along with campus partners, DAPIR promotes an institution-wide data strategy and the use of data to inform strategic initiatives and planning. The IRDS team applies their knowledge of the institution and the broader higher education landscape to analyze information about students, faculty, staff, and administrative operations to support UW-Madison's strategic efforts. The work of the analyst in this role will focus on the analytic priorities of the College of Engineering and includes the creation of tables, reports, and analyses for internal use; creation and maintenance of Tableau workbooks; analysis of survey data; responding to ad-hoc requests and questions, presenting findings to stakeholders, and providing training support for developed resources. The analyst will have an advanced understanding of relevant policy, data governance, and contextual considerations to apply to their work. This position will initially be a 24 month fixed-term appointment. However, this position could potentially become an ongoing appointment in the future, contingent upon funding, program need, and performance.
What you'll bring
- 3+ years of progressive experience in a role that includes data and analysis activities
- Proficient with a relational database query tool and SQL or similar database programming languages
- Experience working with large data sets from operational data systems
- Experience using data and analytic approaches to evaluate the effects of policy decisions and inform policy development and/or program evaluation
- Proficient with general inferential statistical techniques, and knowledgeable in predictive modeling concepts and techniques
- Demonstrated ability to learn new software and skills
- Skilled in managing varied projects, priorities, and duties with exceptional attention to detail
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, including functions and pivot tables in Excel
- PowerPoint, e-mail, and calendaring
- You must submit all required documents to be considered for this position.
- Knowledge of higher education issues and experience in higher education administration
- Knowledge of colleges of engineering and related programs