Institutional Research and Decision Support Analyst
Allegheny College

Institutional Research and Decision Support Analyst November 7th 2023
Tagged: Computing Services, Provost and Dean of the College

Allegheny College, a selective national liberal arts college, invites applications for the position of Institutional Research and Decision Support Analyst. The position is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Planning and Assessment. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness handles all internal and external reporting functions, including IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and strategic key performance indicators. Salary range begins at $44,000 annually.

The Institutional Research and Decision Analyst utilizes best practices of data collection, tidiness and reporting to foster a culture of data-informed decision making across the institution. The position is responsible for managing, and analyzing complex data and analytical projects in order to support compliance, accreditation and inform strategic decision making.

The ideal candidate has a flexible understanding of data and the processes of data maintenance (clean, store, analyze, visualize, e.g.) In addition to strong quantitative skills they are skilled in communication, documentation and reporting of data and analyses. Excellent time management and organizational skills are required. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision. Flexibility to respond quickly to changing priorities.

Appropriate handling of personal and confidential data is essential. Proficiency in R is required, Python is desirable. Experience communicating about data in electronic media is highly desirable, as is understanding of the data needs and terminology of higher ed.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and provide contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or by e-mail to employment@allegheny.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation's oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor for graduation, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path in the sciences and humanities for educational depth and intellectual growth. Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is one of 44 colleges featured in Loren Pope's "Colleges That Change Lives." In its 2022 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country's top 100 national liberal arts colleges - and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate teaching.

Allegheny's undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students' intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny's faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Visit the Allegheny College Web Site at www.allegheny.edu

posted 11/07/2023