INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH ANALYST at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

IRR provides data support for University planning and administration. This is an entry-level institutional research position, tasked with data gathering, analysis, and reporting. While prior IR experience is a plus, it is not required for entry-level work. Critical thinking skills, clear and concise writing style, graphic design abilities, project or knowledge management, and/or higher education work experience are all potential assets in this position.

Responsible for gathering data, preparing reports, analyzing data and statistics, and related functions to support university planning and administration.

• Develops, maintains, and updates queries and reports to fulfill recurring data needs for internal and external reporting requirements.  Produces tables, graphs, dashboards, and narrative analysis of data to easily display and summarize data.


• Responds to ad hoc requests for data and information.


• Creates standard, cross-institutional, and longitudinal reports from a variety of sources.  Creates data sets for planning and to support timely decision making.


• Provides training and support to others regarding the planning, analyzing, and reporting processes to be used in research.


• Completes surveys from external entities.


• Prepares special analyses as requested.


• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position

 

Required Education:  Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Information/Library Science, or related field.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Skills:

• Strong written and oral communications skills      


• Detail oriented with good proofreading and composition skills


• Highly organized and able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines


• Proficient in Microsoft Office


• Advanced Excel skills with ability to build and manipulate spreadsheets     


• Strong initiative to solve problems   


• Basic research skills and experience with data analysis techniques</p>

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to engage in repetitive motions. 


• Manual dexterity.


• Ability to sit for short or extended periods of time.


• Standard office work environment.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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