UESS Data Analyst

UESS Data Analyst

Department: Undergraduate Education and Student Success

Classification: Research Analyst 2

Appointment Type: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $22.84 - $34.70 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins: February 20, 2025; position open until filled

To ensure consideration, a complete application must include:

The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) promotes academic excellence, universal access, engagement, and achievement for all student scholars. UESS programs focus on the educational trajectory of students by providing opportunities and services essential for progress toward their academic goals and intellectual development, serving the entire population of UO undergraduate students and working closely with other campus units to support student success and engagement.

UESS units and programs include the Accessible Education Center (AEC);
Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE);
Office of Distinguished Scholarships (ODS);
McNair Scholars Program;
Academic Residential Communities (ARCs);
First‑Year Interest Groups (FIGs);
Student Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL);
Office of Academic Advising (OAA);
Pathway Oregon;
Student Support Services;
Center for Multicultural and Academic Excellence Advising; and the Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center.

Reporting to the Director of Data and Assessment in the Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success, the Data Analyst is responsible for supporting the collection, analysis, interpretation, and use of data to enhance student and program success. Working under the guidance of the DDA, the analyst will focus on standardizing data collection related to students' experiences with UESS units and programs;

supporting UESS program evaluation by developing data tools and reports that capture trends and patterns in program outcomes and success metrics; and managing a central repository for regular and recurring data and assessment reports.

The analyst must be committed to using data to close equity gaps for historically under‑supported and underserved student groups, including underrepresented minorities, first‑generation, and low‑income students. As an integral team member, the analyst will serve as a collaborative, equity‑minded partner to UESS program leadership and staff, directly impacting continuous improvement efforts and promoting student success at UO.

• College level courses in statistics (at least six quarter hours); research methods and techniques (e.g., research design, sampling, surveying); and computer software application or packages (e.g., Statistical Analysis System, Lotus 1-2-3).
• Three years of experience assisting with gathering, compiling, analyzing, and reporting research information and statistical data, plus assisting with drafting narrative or statistical reports.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.

• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex information with varying levels of detail appropriate for different contexts and audiences.
• Ability to obtain and exchange information with sensitivity, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to implement equity‑minded data analysis.

• Experience using relational data sets or creating database reports using Cognos or similar programs.
• Experience with qualitative data analysis.
• Education or training in educational or other social science research (e.g., sociology, political science).
• Graduate‑level coursework in statistics, research methods, data management, or programming or relevant…