Research Analyst

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Temple University's Institutional Research & Assessment Department is searching for a Research Analyst I! Become a part of the Temple family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

• Hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays
• Tuition remission for employees and dependents
• Generous retirement plan

$41,250-$56,000. Salary is determined based on job duties, education, experience, internal equity, and department budget.

The Research Analyst I reports to the Assistant Vice Provost in the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (IR) and works collaboratively with the Office of Budget & Planning. This role provides research and data analysis to support university academic and financial planning, internal and external reporting, and data-informed decision‑making.

Key responsibilities include applying data mining, statistical analysis, and data visualization techniques to support analytical projects. You will collect, validate, and analyze university-wide data, support budget development, and contribute to data analytics initiatives like benchmarking and dashboard development.

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, statistics, economics, public policy, educational research, business analytics, or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of directly related experience.
• Experience with analytical software such as R, SPSS, SAS, Python, or similar.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with Banner or other student information/ERP systems.
• Experience with SQL, Access, Tableau, Power BI, or dashboard development tools.
• Familiarity with budget and financial data or financial modeling.
• Experience in an Institutional Research, Budget, or Finance office.
• Experience with machine learning or advanced analytics.

• Strong data management skills and ability to work with large datasets.
• Demonstrated statistical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends if necessary.

This position requires background checks for access to financial transactions or Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role is assigned a hybrid work arrangement.

Temple University is an equal opportunity employer. All employees are expected to comply with university policies and avoid conflicts of interest. For campus safety information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..