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Institutional Research Programmer Analyst

University of North Florida
UNF Campus, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Dec 2024
💰 $55,000/yr

About the role

Nature of Work: The Institutional Research Analyst, under the direction of an Assistant Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of departmental processes and/or programs. Recommends policies and procedures to ensure effective coordination of departmental programs.

Typical Responsibilities: Uses statistical software (SPSS or SAS) or programming languages (SQL) to produce aggregate data for dissemination. Construct effective data displays, including graphs, to communicate key points for succinct and meaningful consumption. Transform raw data to prepared datasets for analysis and reporting. Responds to internal and external ad-hoc requests with accuracy and efficiency. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.

Required Qualifications: This position requires either (a) Master’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization; (b) Bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 6 years of direct experience. 

 

General Description / Primary Purpose:

The Institutional Research Programmer Analyst, under the direction of an Assistant Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of departmental processes and/or programs. Recommends policies and procedures to ensure effective coordination of departmental programs. The Institutional Research Programmer Analyst will support Institutional Research in ensuring data quality, and in collecting, extracting, analyzing, reporting, and distributing pertinent institutional data to aid decision making. The Institutional Research Programmer Analyst will write new and update/maintain existing data queries and reports utilizing SQL programming language.


Job Function:

Assists with the technical aspects of the creation, distribution, and collection of data reports, raw data for analysis, and interactive data dashboards. 
 
 Represents Institutional Research and institutional reporting interests (federal and state) when the university implements new data systems. 
 Designs, codes, and tests new program modules or revisions to existing programs. 
  
 Coordinates major data projects by developing deliverables and methods for the evaluation and quality control of institutional data.
 Researches and develops strategies to capture and manage emerging data reporting requirements.
 Leads, guides, and trains staff/graduate assistants assigned to data management projects.
 Provides primary oversight of the Institutional Research Operational Data Store in the Enterprise Data Warehouse.
 Produces detailed program specifications from general needs analysis. 
  
 Creates test data and creates and implements test plans. 
  
 Adapts to new systems by creating new ways of performing old processes. 
  
 Consult with users of computer-based information to develop access procedures, to define questions, and to design software solutions. 
  
 Responsible for representing IR and contributing critical thought and insight into the functional needs to specifications for database design. 
  
 Lead the IR Office in functional requirements of system upgrades in collaboration with ITS. 
 
 Serves as the institutional contact for the annual Hours to Degree SUDS Data Submission
 
 Develops operational reports to support individual functional units and responds to ad-hoc data requests as needed
 Provides technical support to the annual Faculty Activity Reporting Process
 Play a major role in creating and maintaining an internal data manual so that changes in data definition will be well-documented. 
  
 SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Development and Debugging
 
 Enterprise Data Warehouse Troubleshooting and Debugging
 
 Oracle/Banner Administrative Application Code Analysis 
 Maintains code documentation and maintains and enforces version tracking. 
  
 Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned. 
  
 During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence. 
Marginal Functions:

Coordinates activities with University officials at all levels through participation on committees, and through consultation.


Departmental Requirements:

Demonstrated experience with SQL. Experience with relational databases. Experience in designing reporting systems. Experience developing dashboards and data visualizations. Experience with Student Information Systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Workday. Experienc

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