Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
The University at Buffalo (UB) Data Analytics department within Enrollment Management seeks to hire a Data Analyst. In this position, you will support operational and strategic planning through data collection, analysis, and reporting of information about our unit, students, programs, and services. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Enrollment Analytics.Key Duties and Responsibilities :Create, use, extract and manage data sets from various departments on and off campus, especially focusing on recruiting, admissions, and enrollment.Design, generate and produce standard and custom analytical reports and visualizations summarizing transactional data and enrollment trends, presented for a non-technical audience.Utilize available programming tools in order to obtain data to inform tactical and strategic decision-making for leadership within Enrollment Management.Validate data between systems of record, correcting or advising responsible units of corrective actions required.Participate in Office of Admissions on-campus large scale recruiting events.Conduct statistical research of higher education trends nationally and at the University at Buffalo.Interact with other IT professionals to ensure data integrity between systems.Assist users with understanding data collection and various available data elements.We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization. The Data Analytics department serves a diverse constituency of patrons, and our employees, services and policies strive to honor and reflect this diversity. We encourage candidates who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment to apply.The Data Analytics department is responsible for producing integrated, comprehensive data reporting and analysis, to provide leadership with accurate high-quality information with which to make factually supported decisions in support of strategic goals.The Enrollment Management area consists of the Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program, Data Analytics, Financial Aid, Graduate Enrollment Services, International Admissions & Recruitment, Marketing & Communications, Office of Admissions, Student Response Center located in 1Capen, and the office of the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management. Enrollment Management also maintains collaborative relationships with other student support areas including Athletics, The Graduate School, International Education, Information Technology, Registrar, Student Accounts, Student Life and Student Success. In conjunction with these campus partners, Enrollment Management collaborates with our schools and colleges to lead UB's enrollment management strategy.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a master's degree or professional certification with no experience. An equivalent combination of education and practical experience will be considered in lieu of the education requirement.Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting data.Experience creatively displaying data/information across multiple subject areas.Experience with tools such as Microsoft Office (Access, Excel), SQL Server, and Tableau.Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as visualization tools such as Tableau to deliver trusted analytics, reports, and related information products.Basic knowledge of research methods.Exceptional interpersonal communication abilities (both written and oral) exhibiting understanding, appreciation, and respect for all individuals in a diverse constituency.Superior organizational skills coupled with high attention to detail.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Salary Range : $62,000 - $68,000Type : Full-TimeCampus : North Campus#J-18808-Ljbffr