Research and Data Analyst

Overview

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of more than 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

The Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment seeks two Research and Data Analysts to lead and advance data management, analysis, reporting, and storytelling efforts across divisional priorities. The positions play a critical role in strengthening the division's ability to measure, understand, and communicate student impact across career outcomes, health and well-being, student engagement, belonging, and overall student success initiatives.

This role combines advanced data analysis, survey design, systems optimization, assessment support, and stakeholder-facing communication. Beyond working with individual units, the research and data analysts will assist with broader divisional data efforts, including the implementation of surveys, development of key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, student engagement tracking systems, and departmental assessment processes.

The successful candidates will translate complex data into actionable insights that inform decision-making, improve student outcomes, enhance institutional effectiveness, and support continuous improvement across a broad range of student-facing services and experiences. This position requires a thoughtful, collaborative, and growth-oriented professional with strong technical expertise, a deep understanding of higher education data environments, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to varied audiences.

• Survey Design, Data Management, and Analysis
  • Oversee the execution of large-scale surveys, including the six-week survey, The Pulse, First Destination Survey and internship-related surveys.
  • Support units to ensure robust career outcomes data, student engagement data, and health and well-being data are analyzed and reported.
  • Capture, organize, and analyze small and large data sets from multiple sources to produce descriptive statistical tables and trend analyses.
  • Maintain data documentation and reporting history to support longitudinal analysis.
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency across survey cycles.
  • Collaborate with divisional leadership, Student Affairs departments, and Institutional Research partners as needed to align data efforts.
• Storytelling, Reporting and Technology Utilization
  • Extract, analyze, and interpret data from career, health and engagement-related systems. (e.g., Handshake, EAB, Uconnect, Pathify)
  • Work with departments across the division to ensure accurate labeling, tracking, and reporting protocols.
  • Utilize institutional systems and tools (e.g., People Soft, Navigate, reporting platforms) in support of career outcomes and assessment objectives.
  • Produce outcomes reports, visualizations, and infographics to support internal and external storytelling for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide curated career data to campus partners to support understanding of recruitment trends, student engagement, and workforce outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain report templates to support departmental and divisional needs.
  • Support operational efficiency initiatives related to events, programs, and services.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain key performance indicators aligned with divisional priorities.
• Update and maintain divisional dashboards to support leadership decision-making.
• Translate survey and operational data into clear metrics that reflect student experience, engagement, and outcomes.

• Reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff, Student Affairs & Enrollment.
• Supervises the following positions: N/A.

• Ability to manage and analyze complex data sets.
• Strong expertise in survey design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to work with enterprise systems and data platforms commonly used in higher education.
• Ability to translate data into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge of student learning and student development theory.
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and build trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Applicants must…