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Institutional Research Data Specialist

University/Agency Northeastern Illinois University
Civil Service Classification Institutional Research Data Specialist
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Posting Duration 1/21/2025 - 1/31/2025
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

Job Summary:

This grant-funded position plays a key role in supporting data-driven decision-making by conducting comprehensive research and analysis. Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of survey research, analyzing university data for internal and external stakeholders, compiling the semester and annual reports, and preparing ad hoc reports to assist the Director of Institutional Research and senior administrators.

Job Description:

Survey Administration and Reporting:

-Oversee the administration, analysis, and reporting of alumni surveys (1-year and 5-year post-graduation surveys), the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), Graduating Student Exit Survey and other campus-wide surveys.

Data Requests and Analysis:

-Fulfill data requests from various university departments, analyzing data to support program reviews, grant proposals, accreditation processes, and other institutional reporting needs.

Report Management:

-Manage and update external and internal reports, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
-Maintain and update the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment website to provide stakeholders with current information.

Tools and Reporting Systems:

-Use SQL Developer to extract data from the Ellucian Operational Data Store (ODS) for data requests.
-Build reports in Cognos Analytics for use across the university community.
-Leverage Workday to retrieve HR-related data for reporting needs.
-Create interactive dashboards using Tableau for stakeholder engagement and decision-making.


Work Location:

This position will have a hybrid schedule.

Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the goals and operations of the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.


Qualifications

Minimal Qualifications:

1. Twenty-four (24) semester hours of college credit for course work in computer science, mathematics, or a related field, with specialization in operations research and/or mathematical modeling, and including twelve (12) semester hours of credit in mathematical modeling and/or mathematical programming.

This position requires a background check.

Benefits:
-University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.


Departmental Preferences: The ideal candidate for this role will possess skills in survey research and survey design.


Salary

60,000


Links

JR100530: Institutional Research Data Specialist


Contact Information


University/Agency Northeastern Illinois University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Molly Filipowicz
Phone Number 7734425223
Address 5555 N Bernard St
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