Data Research Analyst I

Make a difference at one of Florida's premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly's deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures accurate, timely, consistent, relevant, and accessible data for internal use; for mandatory federal and state reports; and for other external agencies, data exchange groups, and publishers of college guidebooks and rankings.

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports and questionnaires on matters pertaining to university operations, including, but not limited to, performance funding, performance indicators, accountability reports, work plans, academic program reviews, faculty productivity, strategic enrollment planning, student persistence and success, peer comparisons, and accreditation.

• Develops standard reports for use in decision modeling for program review analysis, accreditation efforts and statistical analyses using various software applications and delivery methods.

• Provides direct support in identifying and maintaining a Tableau report presence to analyze, visualize (through dashboards), forecasts, and interpret complex data sets.

• Assists in designing and developing various data marts using data stored in databases and disseminates the data on behalf of the university to individuals or groups.

• Provides routine ad-hoc data as requested from university personnel by writing queries against both production and informational databases to provide departmental and university-level data for decision-making.

• Establishes techniques and performs verification and validation of data from source systems prior to reporting data to the Florida Board of Governors to ensure the accuracy of data.

• Focuses on the delivery of faculty, staff, and employee data and information for federal, national, and state reporting and is responsible for assisting in gathering, analyzing, calculating, reconciling, and compiling data needed to complete federal, national and state agency surveys (to include, but not be limited to, IPEDS, Board of Governors file reports, U.S. News, College Board, Student Clearinghouse, ABET, and CUPA).

• Assists with compiling evidentiary documentation and data for regional and programmatic accreditation activities.

• Documents data elements, report specifications, and associated business processes for the provision of university data for both external and internal reports.

• Works with staff members in the functional offices across campus to facilitate the compilation of information needed for the various surveys and data requests.

• Serves as a member or project manager of key institutional, divisional, and unit committees, task forces, councils, and project teams.

• Works with assessment teams to reach data-informed decisions and helps create action plans for quality improvement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated expertise with data management computer applications, query tools, and relational databases to extract data from existing systems, join large datasets, manipulate data (e.g., import data, transform and derive variables), and aggregate data using SQL, R, Python, or other coding languages to create datasets that facilitate robust reporting and analysis.

• Demonstrated ability in the use of business intelligence tools and statistical software such as Tableau or equivalent to transform data, and produce tables, and visual displays that best meet audience understanding.

• Skill and knowledge of data visualization and dashboarding techniques and principles. Understanding data modeling and modern data warehouse structures.

• Knowledge of higher education information systems (e.g., Ellucian Banner and Salesforce ) to maximize reporting.

• Excellent interpretive data skills along with interpersonal skills to effectively communicate data constructs.

• Strong organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage multiple activities, meet deadlines to complete a variety of assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and integrity.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team toward common goals, and to coordinate efforts and collaborate with a variety of individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information and materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, mathematics, or a related major field of study.

• 2 years of relevant working experience in a quantitative field. (Additional post-Bachelor's course work and projects may substitute for relevant experience.

• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field of Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related major field of study.

• 3+ years of working experience in a quantitative field.

• Tableau Certification

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute *435.04.

• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:This position is a salaried exempt. The normal work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. However, occasional overtime (weekends and evenings) may be required.

TARGET HIRING SALARY: $57,800 - $62,000, commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position will be open for 14 days, and screening of applicants may begin immediately.

APPLICATION PROCESS: In addition to completing the online application, all Applicants are required to upload the following as an attachment to the application (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Contact information for three professional references

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click here for more information.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS

• Perks and Discounts
• Annual Leave
  • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.
• Sick Leave
  • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDA

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute*435.04.