Institutional Research Analyst
Job ID: 286363
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
In collaboration and consultation with the Institutional Effectiveness (IE) team, campus units, and university stakeholders, the Institutional Research Analyst serves as the primary contact for institutional data analysis and research projects to support activities that promote planning, continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness. The Institutional Research Analyst initiates, oversees, and conducts data analyses important to the university and communicates the results of these assessments to highlight conclusions. Findings are communicated in a variety of ways to support the effective use of results in planning and decision-making; through personal meetings with the sponsors, in dashboards, and in written reports including high level executive summaries.
Responsibilities

STUDENT SUCCESS INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS: Develops decision support and automated reporting solutions to support the academic mission of the university as it relates to student success. Develops and updates standardized information resources such as reports, website updates, dashboards, etc. on a regular schedule. Responds to ad hoc information requests. Incorporates external information resources for comparisons and benchmarking. Collaborates with IT to improve and expand data available to business intelligence solutions through data warehousing. Interacts with data stewards and customers to design information resources to meet their needs. Supports various Bl and query tools for accessing information resources. Summarizes and communicates results effectively in a variety of formats including executive summaries, reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.
PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ANALYTICAL SUPPORT: Provides analytical support for a set of standardized, scheduled reports and assessments related to student performance and academic planning initiatives including but not limited to, Complete College Georgia, Student Achievement reporting, Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange, Student Achievement Measure Initiative, Annual Benchmarking Analysis.
MAINTAIN AWARENESS: Maintains awareness of current data sources and technical innovations within the data analysis and business intelligence fields focused on higher education. Maintains membership of the Association of Institutional Research. Attends regional & national conferences & meetings. Assists in improving reporting and analytical tools and techniques in the fields of institutional research and business intelligence & analytics.
: Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study and a minimum of five years of experience managing analytical and business intelligence projects or related experience OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study and eight years of experience managing analytical and business intelligence projects or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education and project management. Advanced analytics experience using predictive modeling and sentiment analysis. Experience working with statistical and survey software.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases including statistical and visual analytics tools.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Analytical skills and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research design and measurement.
Strong analytical, statistical, facilitation, team leadership, research, presentation and documentation skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting deadlines.
Ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise good judgment, and multitask.
Ability to lead others.
Sound judgment and a mature, thoughtful approach to problem solving.
Proven ability to develop an effective, collaborative working relationship with a variety of representative groups with potentially dissimilar priorities.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the regular business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B13
Salary: Minimum $68,500/annually - $70,304.99/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=286363&PostingSeq=1
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