Research and Data Analyst - Military veterans preferred

Description:

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Data Analysis and Information (ED ODAI), this position supports the Office of Policy Analysis and Information and other organizational programs by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing data. The role contributes to advancing HACU's mission through data-driven insights and solutions.

BENEFITS

• HACU offers a friendly work environment and a generous company-paid benefits plan. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience
• 15 company paid holidays
• Employer-paid Group-Term Life, AD&D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, and paid parental leave benefits
• Generous employer-paid contributions toward healthcare plan expense
• 403(b), employer contributions (no match required) starting at six months of service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Dental, Vision, Legal and Identity protection, and optional Accident, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Dependent Life Insurance plans

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Minimum of five years of professional experience in higher education research, data management, and/or data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are essential to successfully discharge the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present information to senior leaders, as requested, and/or external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, within deadlines, and with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

PREFERRED:

• Experience in institutional research within a higher education environment.
• Expertise in quantitative tools such as SPSS, SAS, SQL, R, or Python.
• Proficiency in developing and running queries in complex data systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Experience with online survey platforms like Qualtrics and content management systems such as WordPress.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively and strategically in a team environment with all levels of professional, technical, and administrative staff to ensure the fulfillment of HACU's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Assist in creating and maintaining dashboards and other data visualization projects to disseminate data and information effectively to campus constituencies.
• Assist in the design and implementation of surveys, interviews, and other data collection methods in support of the organization's assessment efforts.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of institutional data from diverse sources.
• Collaborate with team members on research projects to identify trends and insights.
• Work with organizational, institutional, state, and national data to respond to various ad hoc requests and monitor request progress.
• Maintain data integrity and ensures adherence to organizational policies regarding data management.
• The responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and may evolve; additional duties may be assigned based on departmental needs to support overall objectives.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employee will work a standard of 40 hours a week; however, longer hours may be necessary at times. This position is an exempt position and not eligible for overtime pay.
• Conferences and events may take place in a hotel and/or convention center settings and require longer hours of work on a constantly changing schedule, including work on evenings and weekends.
• Working conditions are in an office environment with long periods of sitting, occasional standing, walking, or moving between workstations.
• Occasionally, the employee may need to lift items (files or paperwork) weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Working conditions are in an office environment with sitting or standing, computer data entry, and answering phones.
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally requires employee to squat, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach for items.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Employee performs essential functions of the job in an office setting.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Maintains and ensures security of HACU-issued equipment, software, data, and supplies.
• Travel may be required to perform essential functions.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with the ADA and other applicable laws, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

EEO STATEMENT

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) believes that equal opportunity for all employees and applicants is important for the continuing success of our organization. As an equal opportunity employer, HACU is committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and to make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. HACU will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition including genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, and will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are offered employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to these characteristics. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 210-576-3216 or via email at jobs@hacu.net. For HACU's full Equal Opportunity Policy Statement, click here.

ADA STATEMENT

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the HACU will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed during the application process, please email jobs@hacu.net. For more information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, click here.

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