Inside Higher Ed
Institutional Research Analyst 4 Graduate Division Ops
Inside Higher Ed, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Overview
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.
At UC Berkeley, learning is a fundamental part of working, and we provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups. Our goal is for everyone on campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential, including 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year for professional development for full-time staff. Position Summary
The Institutional Research Analyst 4 (IRA4) position will sit in the Graduate Division Operations Unit and will report to Sara Quigley, institutional research analyst 5 (IRA5). The person in this position will collect, analyze, summarize and communicate data related to: Strategic decision-support for leadership in graduate education. Campus-wide surveys that assess programs and inform student-centered policies. Development and maintenance of data visualizations/dashboards leveraged by the Graduate Division. Complex analyses that identify patterns, trends, and key indicators related to graduate student enrollment, retention, and success. Responsibilities
Survey Design, Administration, and Analysis Coordinates and oversees the administration of graduate student surveys. Designs and develops survey instruments in Qualtrics. Identifies the survey population and data collection methods. Performs data collection and processing. Interprets survey results and communicates them in clear, concise, and meaningful ways through written reports and visualizations. Collaborates with other UC survey professionals and campus colleagues on survey projects and institutional research. Institutional Research, Data Analysis, and Reporting Conducts institutional research activities and projects that include data collection and management, data analysis, data presentation and ad hoc reporting/analysis. Extracts and combines data from multiple institutional data sources using enterprise query tools. Develops and maintains reports and SQL queries to aid in data extraction from a variety of systems and databases. Analyzes complex data using statistical software and techniques to identify patterns, trends, and key indicators related to graduate student funding/support, enrollment, retention, and success. Develops and maintains data visualizations/dashboards using appropriate technologies leveraged by the Graduate Division. Ad hoc reporting and analysis: Produces ad hoc reports in response to queries from campus leadership, the UC Office of the President, colleagues at other UC campuses, and/or outside agencies. Process Improvement, Automation, and Data Integrity Contributes to the design, deployment and documentation of systems, structures, and AI-enabled automations that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and increase transparency. Documents process and methodology on all projects and deliverables. Validates data and other content of work products prior to presentation or dissemination. Professional development and other responsibilities as needed including but not limited to providing advice and training to less-experienced staff members. May oversee work of student or clerical staff. Required Qualifications
Must be an avid learner with a growth mindset. Must approach survey work with an equity lens and embody an appreciation of political nuances in the interpretation and analysis of survey data. Requires advanced and thorough knowledge of statistical or qualitative research methods. Demonstrated ability to select the appropriate survey method and sampling technique for a given research question and population. Demonstrated advanced ability to identify survey design issues, adjust survey questions, and interpret survey results. Advanced ability to provide good judgment, decision-making, and problem solving. Requires keen attention to detail and numerical accuracy. Requires familiarity with Qualtrics. Demonstrated ability and/or ability to learn to identify, collect, and analyze information from multiple sources, including numerous UC campus systems: BFS, CalAnswers, UCPath, SIS. Requires expertise in Javascript, SQL, Python, Stata, or R for data cleaning, data preparation, and statistical analysis. Experience using LLM APIs (prompt design, tool-use patterns, retrieval/embeddings). Requires knowledge of data visualization techniques. Demonstrated ability to systematically transform and connect disparate data sets for analysis. Requires active listening, critical thinking, good interpersonal skills and ability to multitask. Advanced ability to present information in a clear concise manner verbally and in writing. Understanding of campus principles and procedures involved in handling sensitive data (FERPA) or ability to learn. Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications
Experience configuring and troubleshooting a Qualtrics API integration with web services. Experience using a relational database or OBIEE; Cal Answers/OBIEE training provided. Demonstrated competence with computational notebooks such as Observable or Jupyter notebooks. Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $101,600.00 - $145,700.00. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.
At UC Berkeley, learning is a fundamental part of working, and we provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups. Our goal is for everyone on campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential, including 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year for professional development for full-time staff. Position Summary
The Institutional Research Analyst 4 (IRA4) position will sit in the Graduate Division Operations Unit and will report to Sara Quigley, institutional research analyst 5 (IRA5). The person in this position will collect, analyze, summarize and communicate data related to: Strategic decision-support for leadership in graduate education. Campus-wide surveys that assess programs and inform student-centered policies. Development and maintenance of data visualizations/dashboards leveraged by the Graduate Division. Complex analyses that identify patterns, trends, and key indicators related to graduate student enrollment, retention, and success. Responsibilities
Survey Design, Administration, and Analysis Coordinates and oversees the administration of graduate student surveys. Designs and develops survey instruments in Qualtrics. Identifies the survey population and data collection methods. Performs data collection and processing. Interprets survey results and communicates them in clear, concise, and meaningful ways through written reports and visualizations. Collaborates with other UC survey professionals and campus colleagues on survey projects and institutional research. Institutional Research, Data Analysis, and Reporting Conducts institutional research activities and projects that include data collection and management, data analysis, data presentation and ad hoc reporting/analysis. Extracts and combines data from multiple institutional data sources using enterprise query tools. Develops and maintains reports and SQL queries to aid in data extraction from a variety of systems and databases. Analyzes complex data using statistical software and techniques to identify patterns, trends, and key indicators related to graduate student funding/support, enrollment, retention, and success. Develops and maintains data visualizations/dashboards using appropriate technologies leveraged by the Graduate Division. Ad hoc reporting and analysis: Produces ad hoc reports in response to queries from campus leadership, the UC Office of the President, colleagues at other UC campuses, and/or outside agencies. Process Improvement, Automation, and Data Integrity Contributes to the design, deployment and documentation of systems, structures, and AI-enabled automations that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and increase transparency. Documents process and methodology on all projects and deliverables. Validates data and other content of work products prior to presentation or dissemination. Professional development and other responsibilities as needed including but not limited to providing advice and training to less-experienced staff members. May oversee work of student or clerical staff. Required Qualifications
Must be an avid learner with a growth mindset. Must approach survey work with an equity lens and embody an appreciation of political nuances in the interpretation and analysis of survey data. Requires advanced and thorough knowledge of statistical or qualitative research methods. Demonstrated ability to select the appropriate survey method and sampling technique for a given research question and population. Demonstrated advanced ability to identify survey design issues, adjust survey questions, and interpret survey results. Advanced ability to provide good judgment, decision-making, and problem solving. Requires keen attention to detail and numerical accuracy. Requires familiarity with Qualtrics. Demonstrated ability and/or ability to learn to identify, collect, and analyze information from multiple sources, including numerous UC campus systems: BFS, CalAnswers, UCPath, SIS. Requires expertise in Javascript, SQL, Python, Stata, or R for data cleaning, data preparation, and statistical analysis. Experience using LLM APIs (prompt design, tool-use patterns, retrieval/embeddings). Requires knowledge of data visualization techniques. Demonstrated ability to systematically transform and connect disparate data sets for analysis. Requires active listening, critical thinking, good interpersonal skills and ability to multitask. Advanced ability to present information in a clear concise manner verbally and in writing. Understanding of campus principles and procedures involved in handling sensitive data (FERPA) or ability to learn. Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications
Experience configuring and troubleshooting a Qualtrics API integration with web services. Experience using a relational database or OBIEE; Cal Answers/OBIEE training provided. Demonstrated competence with computational notebooks such as Observable or Jupyter notebooks. Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $101,600.00 - $145,700.00. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr