Senior Analyst (Data Strategy and Analytics)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Senior Analyst (Data Strategy and Analytics)

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department
Budget Office

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Analyst (Data Strategy and Analytics) for the Data Strategy Office within The New Brunswick Chancellor's Budget Office .

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides analytical support for data use strategy, assisting the Rutgers University academic and administrative community.
• Works closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor - Data Strategy, leading efforts in the compiling of data and reports, essential for decision making.
• Leads institutional data compilation, analyses, visualizations, and internal reporting, as well as data management and data governance.
• Works closely with School/College and administrative units' leadership along with other departments and stakeholders to identify appropriate data elements and analytics tools to address institutional questions and communicate results to multiple audiences using various means.
• Adapts quickly to comprehend the unique business and operational constraints and needs and resolve those challenges, employing data analysis expertise to create solutions through the application of appropriate analytical techniques and methods.
• Works will be performed under minimal supervision using a wide degree of creativity and discretion.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
06

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
94047.000

Mid Range Salary
118967.000

Maximum Salary
143887.000

Offer Information

Benefits

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with a strong emphasis on quantitative skills, systems and data analytics.
• At least three years' experience working in a data related role within Institutional research, Enterprise Analytics or related office to fulfil data request, build dashboards, and compile data summary reports.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency and experience using data warehouses, various reporting and statistical analysis tools.
• An understanding of using data extraction tools such as SQL, SAS, R, Python; data analysis tools such as SPSS; Data Visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI.
• Experience with higher education administrative/student information systems, including a technical understanding of data warehousing and data mining.
• Demonstrated expertise with MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with an emphasis on data analytics and data systems.
• Experience with SIS and reporting systems.

Equipment Utilized

• SQL, SAS, R, Python; data analysis tools such as SPSS; Data Visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1182

Posting Open Date
05/28/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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