Statistical Analyst
Application Procedure:
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Job Duties
- Provide statistical support regarding enrollment management for the division related to student prospecting, admissions, enrollment, degree pathways, and student financial aid.
- Design and develop statistical analysis and predictive models and tools that will best meet the decision support needs of academic and administrative units across campus.
- Design and develop data models for ad-hoc query, drill-down, slice and dice capabilities, static reporting, managed queries, and dashboards.
- Work with business end users to understand their business processes, gather and document project requirements and translate them into functional and non-functional specifications.
- Provide support and expertise on the creation, development, modification, testing and documentation of data models. Ensure that the data is accurate and consistent with University-wide reporting standards.
- Collaborate with other colleagues in IRE to standardize reporting implementation across a variety of contexts for standard production and non-standard ad-hoc University reports.
- Work with the Extract/Translate/Load (ETL) team in IT to develop, implement and document data validation procedures.
- Respond to ad hoc requests/analysis for information from deans, associate deans, senior academic administrators, department chairs and faculty across campus.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, information technology, or other related discipline with evidence of the application of quantitative research methods using administrative data and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to learn and develop solutions in new technologies and implement solutions that reflect the state of the industry.
- Knowledge of statistical predictive models and ability to implement modeling tool applications for institutional planning.
- Demonstrable record of experience and success in using statically software such as, SAS, SPSS, R, Python, and JMP.
- Demonstrable record of experience and success in using SQL based data management tool such as Data Grip or Coginiti Pro.
- Proficient in handling database and statistical analysis technology.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, define tasks, and follow through is essential, as is the ability to fully document in writing all developmental activity related to information reporting.
- Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently. Strong interpersonal skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills are critical.
- Ability to interact effectively with senior academic and administrative leaders, with department chairs and faculty, and with a broad spectrum of professional and salaried staff.
- Must be an effective listener, able to distill complex data and information requirements from a wide range of requesters into responsive data and information products.
Institution Description
The University of Delaware is nationally ranked, with award-winning faculty, a beautiful, vibrant campus, and opportunities to change the world in our campus labs and classrooms, or through internship and study abroad programs around the globe.
The University of Delaware exists to cultivate learning, develop knowledge, and foster the free exchange of ideas. State-assisted yet privately governed, the University has a strong tradition of distinguished scholarship, which is manifested in its research and creative activities, teaching, and service, in line with its commitment to increasing and disseminating scientific, humanistic, artistic, and social knowledge for the benefit of the larger society. Founded in 1743 and chartered by the state in 1833, the University of Delaware today is a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university.
The University of Delaware is a major research university with extensive graduate programs that is also dedicated to outstanding undergraduate and professional education. UD faculty are committed to the intellectual, cultural, and ethical development of students as citizens, scholars and professionals. UD graduates are prepared to contribute to a global and diverse society that requires leaders with creativity, integrity and a dedication to service.
The University of Delaware promotes an environment in which all people are inspired to learn, and encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, free inquiry, and respect for the views and values of an increasingly diverse population.
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Application Due Date: 2025-05-01
Job Start Date: 2025-05-01
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
City: Newark
State/Province/Region: DE
Institution: University of Delaware
Remote Work: 20% Remote
Reports To: Director of Institutional Research
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Institutional Research and Effectiveness
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