Data Scientist

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Data Scientist – Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities includes:

• Research and devise innovative machine learning and statistical models for analyzing student/employee data.
• Responsible for all stages of data science and statistical modeling projects.
• Collaborate with administrators, faculty, and staff on analyzing and reporting institutional data.
• Complete external surveys for the university (IPEDS, U.S. News, College Board, etc.).
• Provide data extract files and ad hoc reports in response to internal and external inquiries.
• Develop Power BI dashboards such as enrollment, admission, degrees, student surveys, etc.
• Present the analysis and results to a varied audience, explaining the technical and domain-specific elements.
• Research new data science developments and how they apply to institutional research.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and much more. 
• State retirement options, including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 
• State employees, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Flexible work arrangement plans 
• Sick Leave Pool Program 
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at the President’s discretion). 
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers, visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience required.

Minimum one year full-time working experience in a higher education setting that involves data analysis.

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, research-oriented group.

Advanced experience with SQL, Power BI, Excel, and at least one programming language (ex, Python, Java, R).

Proficiency with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.

Preferred Qualification:

Institutional Research/Effectiveness Office experience.

Salary:

$70,000 - $75,000 per year.

College or Department:

OIT: Institutional Effectiveness & Analysis

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-08-25

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; a