Data Analyst II - Institutional Research

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Data Analyst II designs and validates survey instruments to measure satisfaction and engagement within higher education, applying advanced statistical techniques in R and SPSS to analyze complex data relationships. They ensure data integrity through rigorous management procedures and conduct psychometric evaluations to confirm the quality of measurements. Additionally, the analyst prepares comprehensive reports and presentations to effectively communicate findings, providing consultation to university departments on best practices in survey design and data analysis.

• Designs, develops, and validates survey instruments to assess student, faculty, and staff satisfaction, engagement, and other relevant constructs within the higher education context, utilizing established psychometric principles.
• Applies advanced statistical techniques (e.g., factor analysis, structural equation modeling, hierarchical linear modeling) in R and SPSS to analyze survey data and explore complex relationships between variables related to higher education outcomes.
• Develops and implements data management procedures to ensure data integrity and accuracy, including data cleaning, transformation, and preparation for statistical analysis, with a focus on survey data structures.
• Conducts psychometric evaluation of survey instruments, including reliability and validity analyses, to ensure the quality and accuracy of measurement.
• Utilizes R for statistical modeling and data visualization to effectively communicate research findings to diverse audiences, including faculty, administrators, and stakeholders.
• Employs SPSS for descriptive and inferential statistical analyses to address research questions related to higher education satisfaction and related outcomes.
• Prepares comprehensive research reports and presentations summarizing findings from survey data analyses, including methodological details and interpretations of results.
• Provides consultation and support to university departments and stakeholders on survey design, administration, and data analysis best practices.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of institutional effectiveness initiatives through the application of survey research and data analysis.
• Designs and implements data collection protocols for surveys, ensuring high response rates and representative samples.
• Project lead in the design, administration, and reporting of institutional surveys, including those related to student experiences, faculty satisfaction, and program evaluations.

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two (2) years of appropriate experience or a Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.

• Use of SPSS, SAS, MS Excel and/or Access for analysis and report creation.
• Basic knowledge of data analysis techniques and statistical concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with database systems.

• Administrative

• $55,000 - $60,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Criminal Background Check

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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