Senior Institutional Research Analyst

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and seven years of extensive, relevant experience or combination of education and relevant technical field experience solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches. Master’s degree or PhD in related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive experience in and strong passion for empirical research and answering hard questions with data.
• Facility in manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively convey findings to a variety of audiences and to positively influence senior leadership & faculty.
• Demonstrated experience querying, processing, manipulating, analyzing, storing and reporting on large data sets. Ability to use data retrieval and manipulation tools such as Python, SQL, OBIEE, etc.
• Familiarity and experience with advanced statistical concepts and methodology; proficiency with statistical software such as R, Stata, SPSS or similar tools.
• Demonstrated experience using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and other emerging techniques to answer questions about real-world data. Experience using these techniques in a higher education setting preferred.
• Ability to tell visual stories with data using Tableau or other data visualization software.
• Flexible analytical approach allowing for results at varying levels of precision; ability to craft multiple options with supporting arguments for the same goal.
• The ability to:
  • Facilitate meetings to achieve the desired outcome and manage projects within time constraints.
  • Work independently within basic guidelines and parameters and with minimal supervision.
  • Communicate with precision and clarity in writing and orally.
  • Manage complex projects and meet critical deadlines.
  • Establish & maintain effective collaborative working team relationships.
  • Work effectively on several projects simultaneously.
  • Engage in proactive and creative problem solving.
• Knowledge of, or the desire to learn about, higher education, university data systems, the structure and organization of various university functions, and the internal and external pressures facing universities.

Certifications and Licenses:
None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
• Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.
• Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Why Stanford is for You 

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with: 

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. 
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more 

The expected pay range for this position is $154,328 to $170,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.