Under minimal administrative direction, the Director of Research Data Analytics is responsible for leading the configuration and management of all data related to the universitys research portfolio. The Director is responsible for developing and monitoring processes, dashboards, and analytical tools to measure, track, and report on research metrics that will be shared with internal and external audiences, as well as inform decisions that will be made to advance SLU research. This position collaborates with various university stakeholders to include the Office of the Provost, Office of Institutional Research, college/school leaders, and various OVPR teams on data requests and delivering data to end users.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Percentage of Time Job Responsibility:

40% Lead efforts to build and monitor custom dashboards, automations, reports and analytical tools utilizing data from various university research systems (e.g., Workday, eIRB) and external data sources (e.g., Academic Analytics, InCites) to disseminate research data to various university stakeholders (e.g., Deans, Department Chairs, VPs, Provost, AVPs). Consult with key internal colleagues to ensure organizational research needs are met and all data collection and analytical efforts are streamlined and optimized.

20% Recommend, implement, and track methods of data collection related to OVPRs strategic plan and track university progress toward Carnegie 1 status. This includes the development of key tables that support AAMC (Operations Survey), NSF (HERD), trustee data reports, US News World & Report, university/college/school accreditations, etc. Maintain audit-ready files with support for any external data collection.

20% Analyze and translate research data, as well as provide key actionable insight to support decisions that advance SLU research.

10% Develop research presentations, reports, and white papers for internal and external university research stakeholders.

5% Attend meetings (e.g., Tableau user groups, Workday report writing sessions) to further enhance skills and bring new ideas to the team. Increase knowledge of cutting edge research methodologies and technologies.

5% Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of research information with attention to detail and accuracy

· Demonstrated experience to translate and present complex research data into written, electronic, and oral formats and disseminate that data to diverse internal and external stakeholders

· Advanced skills in problem-solving and decision-making based on metrics and data

· Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Products, Google Programs, Analytical and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx)

· Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills

· Experience with prioritizing, managing, and completing tasks to meet project deadlines on time with minimal supervision

· Provide extraordinary customer service to internal colleagues, as well as external research partners

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and tasks

· Work well both independently and part of a diverse team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in a related field (e.g., statistics, applied analytics, data science, social behavioral sciences, etc.) with a minimum of five years professional experience in higher education preferred.

Vaccine Protocol
Saint Louis University requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be/are required to comply with the Universitys vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination is required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you are required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment and submit proof of full vaccination within 30 days of your start date. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances. Failure to comply with the vaccine requirement within 30 days of an employees start date will result in termination of the employment.  Proof of vaccine will be submitted through an online portal made available to you during your Workday onboarding tasks.

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About Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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