Statistician - Office of Enrollment Analytics
Hiring Department: Office of Enrollment Analytics
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1027013
Posting Close Date: 11/29/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits
UIC is seeking a Statistician to join our Office of Enrollment Analytics team. This role aids in the access, utilization, and understanding of data in the areas of student enrollment management. Research and analysis conducted by this position will inform student access and equity efforts, strategic enrollment decisions, and policy/program review in areas including (but not limited to) higher education student recruitment, admissions, registration, financial aid, and academic outcomes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop dashboards, data visualizations, and other tools to monitor daily transactional counts from recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and registration, and to enable dynamic and transparent access to EM data and analyses.
- Conduct evidence-based best practice research and perform measurement studies to assess policies and EM services, identifying ways to improve research design and data validity.
- Design effective research strategies and gather relevant information using primary and secondary sources and techniques (e.g., online databases, government agencies, external research organizations, etc.).
- Administer student surveys; develop survey instruments, obtain approval from campus office on research (IRB), collect data, analyze and prepare reports for constituents.
- Summarize and present data findings in the form of charts, slides, and written reports for a non-technical audience.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours in statistics and a minimum of 6 semester hours in algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics at the college level
- Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience that required the use of statistical, graphical, spreadsheet, and database software packages, such as SAS, SPSS, Excel, Access and Tableau
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in institutional research methodology, needs assessment, strategic planning, data collection and quantitative analysis is essential to manipulating and analyzing large data sets in support of institutional research, assessment, and planning.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituents and articulate complex, multifaceted issues contributing to institutional effectiveness.
- Proficiency in using statistical software (SPSS, SAS, R and/or STATA).
- Experience with data visualization software (i.e., Tableau).
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Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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