About the Role
The Senior Data Analyst will support the Institutional Research department by developing standardized data management, retrieval, and reporting tools to implement self-service reporting. This role will also assist senior administration with strategic reporting and analytics, and coordinate mandatory, periodic, and ad-hoc institutional reporting to maintain compliance with various agencies and accrediting bodies.
Responsibilities
- Extract, clean, analyze, and summarize data for internal use, external surveys, government reporting, and accreditation.
- Administer and analyze senior, alumni, and campus climate surveys.
- Collaborate with the Director on market research for academic programs.
- Coordinate with college offices, IT, and vendors to transform data management, analysis, and reporting processes.
- Collect and fulfill mandatory, periodic, and ad-hoc institutional reporting in collaboration with various college offices.
- Create and summarize information to support institutional policies, planning, assessment, program evaluation, and retention studies.
- Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of all College data.
- Embody Le Moyne's mission-based competencies.
- Assist with course evaluations and analysis with the Provost office.
- Demonstrate and role-model mission-based competencies in all interactions.
- Strengthen digital literacy skills and promote a security culture.
- Treat all individuals with dignity, professionalism, and kindness.
- Align professional goals with college strategic goals.
- Demonstrate excellent work attendance, reliability, and work ethic.
- Attend and participate in required meetings and training sessions.
- Comply with all Le Moyne policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
- Complete all required federal, state, institution, and department trainings.
- Engage in a planned program of professional development.
- Perform a variety of related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, computer science, and/or business analytics/data analytics required.
- Master’s degree in an analytical discipline such as the social sciences, education research, public policy, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years' experience progressively responsible experience in institutional research, applied analytics, data science, program evaluation, or a related quantitative field.
- Equivalent combinations of graduate education and professional experience will be considered.
- A minimum of two years' experience in higher education or similar institutional setting.
- A strong aptitude in using data bases, query tools, etc.
- A strong understanding of research methodology in behavioral sciences or education measurement.
- In-depth knowledge of research methods in the social sciences and familiarity with intermediate to advanced multivariate statistical analysis techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to collect, clean, analyze, and summarize data.
- Competency with analytical software such as SAS and SPSS, Informer, and data visualization software, such as Tableau.
- Experience with education ERPs such as Workday and Datatel/Colleague preferred.
- Experience creating and clearly summarizing information for decision makers and other end users.
- Understanding and applied knowledge of digital transformation processes related to business process and cultural/organizational change.
- Demonstrated ability to work with less technically-savvy users to develop reporting scope, data requirements, and appropriate tools.
- Strong management and interpersonal skills, including active listening, flexibility, and empathy.
Skills
- Data management
- Data retrieval
- Reporting tools
- Strategic reporting
- Analytics
- SAS
- SPSS
- Informer
- Tableau
- Workday
- Datatel/Colleague
- Query tools
- Research methodology
- Multivariate statistical analysis
- Digital transformation
- Business process analysis
- Organizational change management
- Active listening
- Flexibility
- Empathy
Location
- Syracuse, N.Y.
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 5+ years experience
- 2+ years experience in higher education
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $64,000 - $72,000
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement contribution with 9.5% Employer match
- Generous tuition coverage
- Health insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Health Savings Accounts (Partially Employer funded)
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (Employer paid)
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary benefits (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous time off package
- 35 hour work week
About the Company
- Le Moyne College is an independent, Jesuit-established college founded in 1946.
- It offers a values-based, comprehensive academic program focused on intellectual excellence, leadership, and service.
- The college is nationally acclaimed for its liberal arts and sciences programs.
- Le Moyne fosters a diverse learning community rooted in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition.
- The mission emphasizes educating the whole person and preparing members for leadership and service to promote a more just society.
- The college actively promotes diversity and inclusiveness, seeking scholars and professionals who bring innovation and impact.
Equal Opportunity
- Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration, or any other protected characteristic.
- This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.
- Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
