Academic Information Analyst

🔍 School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Information Analytics

📅   : Sep 20, 2018 Post Date

📅   : 80561 Requisition #

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor degree in a relevant technical field and four years’ extensive experience or combination of education and relevant technical field experience solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Proficiency in manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources.
Extensive experience in and strong passion for empirical research and answering hard questions with data.
Highly effective interpersonal skills, working with people who have a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds and competing interests.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Familiarity with the academic information environment of a university (graduate enrollment, faculty, academic departments, fund accounting, etc). Preference for experience with Stanford’s AXESS and BI systems.
Demonstrated experience querying, processing, analyzing, and reporting on large data sets.
Ability to use data retrieval and manipulation tools such as SQL, Brio Query, Business Objects, etc.in conjunction with visual data tools to present data clearly to nontechnical audiences.
Familiarity and experience with intermediate statistical methods; ability to become advanced in proficiency with statistical tools such as SPSS, SAS, R or similar tools.
Ability to tell stories with data using data visualization software such as Tableau, Excel, SPSS, or similar software in conjunction with strong verbal ability.
Ability to use visual data tools to present data clearly to nontechnical audiences.
Flexible analytical approach allowing for results at varying levels of precision.
Familiarity with strategic planning concepts.
Excellent project management skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
Occasionally use a telephone.

Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work extended hours or weekends during peak business cycles.

About Stanford University

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Supporting that mission is a staff of more than 10,000 which is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends and benefits that increase financial stability to promote health, fulfilling lives. An award-winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers

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