Posting Details Job Title Senior Research Data Analyst Department INST RESEARCH & ASSESSMENT Position Number FP632A Location Norfolk, VA Job Summary The Senior Research Data Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining a complex data infrastructure necessary to support evidence-based decision making within the University. This position is responsible for building automated, actionable and accurate reporting dashboards. The position also analyzes the data and develops ad hoc reports and modeling studies for both internal and external constituents. Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications + Master’s degree in math, statistics, computer science, psychology, or related field or a Bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, computer science, or related field and related work experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in preceding fields of study. + Considerable programming expertise in SAS / SQL /Python/ SPSS or similar. + Working knowledge of data management strategy. + Prefer working knowledge of higher education challenges. + Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. + Strong skills in cleaning, standardizing, filtering, and transforming data to create datasets ready to be analyzed and displayed graphically. + Demonstrated ability to integrate data from different sources, including databases, data warehouses, external sources, etc. + Ability to work effectively with a diverse constituency, both technical and non-technical. + Ability to learn and apply new technologies, both hardware and software. + Ability to work on multiple tasks with minimum supervision. + Considerable experience with Microsoft office suite products, specifically Excel. + Considerable experience developing and maintaining dashboards, reports, and displays. + Considerable experience in report writing, programming or project management. + Considerable experience in programming and data visualization. Preferred Qualifications + Considerable experience as a database administrator. + Progressively responsible work experience with technological applications. + Working experience in Institutional Research or other related field. + Working experience with campus wide information systems and SIS Banner administrative system. Conditions of Employment The employee may be required to work during a university closing. There may be occasions where the employee will be asked to work during university closings as directed by his or her supervisor. These instances may include working from a remote location (i.e. telework, etc.). Job Open Date 09/05/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date 09/18/2024 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. Department Information The Office of Institutional Research is responsible for all state and federal reporting along with responding to reputational surveys, and providing accountability data. Data are gathered, analyzed and presented to assist the leadership of the University in planning and making evidence-based decisions. Equity Statement It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. ODU Statement Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy. Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents + Other Document + Contact Information for Professional References Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).