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Job Location (Full Address):

120 Trustee Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

210199 Deans Staff

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 108

Compensation Range:

$51,810.00 - $72,534.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

The Learning Assessment Data Analyst develops methods for data collection, analysis, and reporting for assigned area using best practices. Analyzes and interprets data using statistical techniques. Identifies actionable insights and recommendations. Creates presentations and reports based on findings. Works directly with clients to identify analytical requirements as well as collect data requirements, analyze, determine technical issues, and design ad-hoc reports. Collects, analyzes and documents learning outcomes assessment requirements and translates into function and system requirement specifications. Reports to the Director of Educational Effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ADMINISTRATION

Data Collection & Organization

Collects data using questionnaires, interviews, reports, searches of existing journals, etc. Meets with project participates to help formulate project goals and determine protocols and information-gathering methods.

May assist in design, development and programming of systems needed to meet optimum data presentation goals.

Sets up and administers surveys using online survey tools (i.e., Qualtrics)

Organizes electronic assessment forms and related data for final review by the Director of Educational Effectiveness (e.g., Box folders)

Identifies requirements for data collection and analysis, determines and addresses technical issues

Organizes and merges multiple quantitative assessment datasets analysis using Microsoft suite including Excel, Tableau, SPSS, etc.

Project Management

Collects, analyzes and documents data requirements for the office and develops processes to support function and system requirements.

Develops and maintains project management processes to support archiving of assessment data related to reviews and evaluations including tracking routine assessment activities

OPERATIONS

Data Visualization

Creates visual presentations of data findings using charts, graphs, and Tableau dashboards

Creates presentations and formal reports based on findings with the Director of Educational Effectiveness

Produces standard visualizations customized to meet the needs of deans, department chairs, and center and program directors using SPSS, Tableau, Excel, MS OfficeCreates visual presentations of data findings using charts, graphs, and Tableau dashboards

Reporting

Prepares reports and recommendations based upon analysis of information gathered

Designs ad-hoc reports that inform and develop standard reports

Supports the Director of Educational Effectiveness producing standard reports customized to meet the needs of deans, department chairs, and center and program directors

COMPLIANCE

Accreditation

Maintains records and conducts correspondence directly with clients that provide a source of information for meeting requirements related to assessment and specialized program accreditation (Middle States, ABET, etc.)

ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGIES

Database Maintenance & Support

Provides faculty technical assistance for the online assessment platform (i.e., HelioCampus)

Troubleshoots technical issues in the assessment platform to ensure accurate data collection

Partners with IT to report and resolve technical issues

Generate, organize and format reports using the online assessment platform

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in statistical analysis, data base management, or related studies such as social sciences and/or field of education required.

Masters degree in statistical analysis, data base management, or related studies such as social sciences and/or field of education preferred.

Minimum 3 years data analysis and creating interactive data visualizations or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Minimum 1 year in higher education, K-12, and/or project management preferred.

Attention to detail required.

Accuracy and record keeping required.

Advanced level of proficiency in data analysis and problem solving required.

Advanced expertise with statistical/quantitative analysis and data visualization (using Excel, SPSS, Tableau) required.

Ability to collaborate and meet timelines required.

Ability to present and communicate information clearly and effectively verbally, in writing and in graphic form required.

Expertise using Microsoft Suite required.

Familiarity with R Studio or equivalent for data preparation, organization and analyses preferred.

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:

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