Senior Academic Data & Reporting Analyst

Summary

Manages and conducts data collection analysis and reporting processes for career and experiential learning assessment, graduate career outcomes, alumni career progression, and other academic initiatives for the distinct purpose of demonstrating and showcasing the unique value of a JWU education.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty, and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender, or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads data collection and analysis related to career and experiential learning assessment, graduate career outcomes, and alumni career progression, and other academic initiatives.
• Develops, administers, and analyzes surveys related to career and experiential learning and benchmarks national data for comparison to university data.
• Integrates, extracts, and analyzes data from multiple university data systems and external sources to complete regular reporting and projects and various ad hoc data requests and analyses.
• Develops data visualizations, dashboards, detailed reports, and summaries to present to department and university stakeholders.
• Coordinates with university departments on the identification and collection of data.
• Consults with academic departments on data needs related to measuring initiatives.
• Acts as a liaison between the Provost Office and Institutional Research.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative data analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Identifies and implements data and reporting process improvements.
• Prepares and maintains documentation for data collection and reporting.
• Participates in the development of university-wide standardized data practices to maintain data accuracy, security, and integrity.
• Troubleshoots data and reporting issues.
• Monitors new developments and trends in data analysis and presentation as well as new studies and reports related to higher education institutional effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelors degree
• Significant amount of experience working in institutional research, academic assessment, or other related experience

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to think creatively about data collection and to translate complex data into clear, compelling stories that drive actionable insights and uphold strong data integrity.
• Deep commitment to core data-governance principles supported by exceptional attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across teams.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Solid project-management capabilities ensuring organized execution and timely delivery of initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or greater in social sciences, data analytics, or a related field of study.
• Experience with data systems and management analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in Tableau.

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, and a 401k retirement savings plan
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Educational assistance benefits
• An employee assistance program

Participation in any benefit is subject to meeting eligibility criteria. The university reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit or benefit programs as they apply to any participants, including but not limited to current and former employees.

Work Arrangement

The work arrangement for this position is hybrid. Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.