Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Research and Reporting Analyst to join a non-profit organization located in Andover, Massachusetts. In this long-term contract role, you will support the Institutional Research department, leveraging your expertise in data analysis and visualization to help drive informed decision-making across the campus.
Responsibilities:
• Extract, analyze, and interpret data to create reports, queries, and dashboards that support institutional objectives.
• Conduct detailed analyses on assigned projects and programs, ensuring accuracy and relevance in findings.
• Design, validate, and maintain Tableau dashboards and visualizations for use by campus stakeholders.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of data management and quality control procedures to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Prepare responses to external surveys and data requests from organizations such as U.S. News & World Report and The College Board.
• Maintain organized documentation of data sources, methodologies, and tracking systems for research requests.
• Update and publish annual summary reports on key metrics such as admissions, enrollment, retention, graduation, and degrees awarded.
• Partner with the web office to ensure reports and documents are accurately published online.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies while contributing to the maintenance of secure and confidential data systems.
• Proven experience in business analysis, including data extraction, review, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Tableau for creating dashboards and data visualizations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify gaps and discrepancies in data.
• Familiarity with university policies and procedures, particularly in a research setting.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing documentation and tracking research requests.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing responses to external and internal data requests.