Job description
About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
Join a dynamic, flexible group working to enhance teaching, learning, and student experiences at Northeastern through data analytics and research. The Research, Assessment, and Data Analytics group is a small, agile, flexible team focused on supporting Educational Innovation and advancing our understanding of student experiences through research and data analytics. We work on projects such as supporting multi-method research, big-data analytics and reporting across university data systems, and modeling data to help forecast relevant behaviors and outcomes.
We seek a seasoned data analyst to provide data-informed decision-making support across the Educational Innovation organization. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data analysis, data visualization and dashboard development, extracting insights from complex university data systems, and a desire to continue enhancing their skill set with emerging tools and new analytics approaches. A focus on stakeholder collaboration, flexibility, and a love of exploring creative approaches to visualization and analytics are necessary to thrive in this role.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate degree or equivalent work experience in the areas of data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related fields.
- 2+ years of relevant quantitative and qualitative research and analytics experience in an academic institution, industry research environment, or research computing team.
- Strong and diversified experience in leading data analysis projects, particularly, synthesizing large and complex data sets into actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Proficiency with R and/or Python (e.g., NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, Jupyter).
- Proficiency with various database concepts (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, GraphDB).
- Proficiency in the use of visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)
- Proficiency in ETL and ELT concepts related to data transformation.
- Proficiency with GitHub and code reviews, plus an interest in sharing data science code and insights through version-control platforms.
- Exposure to cloud-based big data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery).
- Exposure to cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Experience or exposure to fundamental concepts of data engineering.
- Demonstrable interest in and experience with educational research in higher education.
- Desire to work on a goal-focused agile team.
- Demonstrated ability to solve to loosely defined problems and communicate techniques and results to stakeholders.
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and remain current in developing trends in data science.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills with an ability to document and communicate solutions to stakeholders.
- Desire for continuous self-improvement and maintenance of skills through training, workshops, and/or conferences.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work streams in a fast-paced environment.
- Teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting.
Position Type
Data Planning and Analysis
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/
for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see
www.northeastern.edu/diversity
.
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