Graduate Research Support (Data Analysis Focus)

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Eberly College of Science is looking to hire a Part-Time Research Support (Data Analysis Focus). The ideal candidate will have experience in data analysis. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for retrieving and analyzing data from a variety of data sources in order to provide information and analyses in the form of reports to college leadership for planning, assessment, and performance improvements.

This position will proactively support the college administration, along with the academic departments and units of the college.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain documentation within BI systems including advanced logic and formulas, stored procedures, queries, and custom scripts
• Serve as a trusted adviser to users, providing consultation, training, and support in the effective use of BI tools to elevate organizational data literacy and decision-making maturity
• Conduct end-to-end data analysis using statistical, predictive, and mining techniques to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities; translate findings into recommendations related to business decisions, performance, and strategic planning

This position plays a critical role in transforming complex data into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and drive business performance; ensuring that data is accessible, accurate, and aligned with the university's objectives; collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify analytical needs, resolve technical challenges, and deliver intuitive visualizations and dashboards.

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