Program Analyst

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Department
 

Crown Dean of Students Office


About the Department
 

As one of the first schools of social work in the United States, the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice has shaped the field through a combination of research, teaching, and practice. Since the School’s founding more than 100 years ago, Crown Family School faculty, students, and alumni have addressed such complex social problems as poverty, violence, educational inequality, child welfare, homelessness, health, and environmental disparities. Included within Crown Family School is the Urban Education Institute (UEI), a model for how to engage in the systemic improvement of pre-K-12th grade schooling. Through four integrated units, UEI conducts rigorous research (UChicago Consortium), trains educators (UChicago UTEP), operates school campuses (UChicago Charter), and provides research-based learning tools (UChicago Impact). On the global stage, the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development, led in partnership with the Biological Sciences Division, is addressing health inequities and their root causes. It serves as the University’s gateway in bringing together teams from around the University and partner communities to address social determinants of health and improve infrastructure to promote community health and well-being around the world. Other Crown Family School centers, including the Chicago Center for Youth Violence Prevention, the Center for Health Administration Studies, the Smart Decarceration Project, the Employment Instability, Family Well-being, and Social Policy Network (EINet), and the Network for College Success, work in partnership with community residents, businesses, and stakeholders to achieve the greatest breakthroughs. Today, our work has never been more important. More than 8,000 Crown Family School graduates in the US and globally hold leadership positions in academia, at nonprofits, and at governmental agencies – committed to create a more just and more humane society through principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity. The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice is searching for an experienced Data Analyst in the Dean of Students office. The successful candidate will compile and analyze data to create insight to inform decisions to optimize financial resources to recruit, support, and retain students.


Job Summary
 

The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice is searching for an experienced Data Analyst in the Dean of Students office. The successful candidate will compile and analyze data to create insight to inform decisions to optimize financial resources to recruit, support, and retain students.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.

  • Create and manage system to track and report on tuition revenue and scholarship disbursement and other budget management.

  • Oversee administrative processes to maintain current records for students including leave of absence, grade changes, and registration.

  • Maintain system for recording and providing records needed for licensure and degree verification for alumni.

  • Analyzes data and prepares data tables, charts, and graphs for reports.

  • Interpret data, analyze results and provide ongoing reports.

  • Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain data systems.

  • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in data sets.

  • Filter and 'clean' data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct problems.

  • Perform related compliance responsibilities, as assigned by the Dean of Student, in coordination with the Associate Dean for Administration.

  • Work with management to prioritize student and information needs.

  • Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.

  • Various special data analysis projects, as assigned.

  • Maintain current databases of recipients for student-focused Crown Family School Newsletters and distribute updates using content provided .

  • Supervise and train student employees who assist with administrative processes.

  • Analyzes moderately complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information.

  • Builds and analyzes statistical models and reproducible data processing pipelines using knowledge of best practices in machine learning and statistical inference. Serves as a single point of contact for all requests and engages other IT resources to assist as needed. May partner with other campus teams to assist faculty with data science related needs.

  • Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree, a focus in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics.

Experience:

  • Two years related working experience

  • Experience in higher education or education.

  • Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.


Technical Skills or Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc).

  • Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.

Preferred Competencies

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

Application Documents

  • Resume (required)

  • Cover Letter (required)

  • References (preferred)


When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Job Family
 

Research


Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor


FLSA Status
 

Exempt


Pay Frequency
 

Monthly


Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5


Benefits Eligible
 

Yes


Drug Test Required
 

No


Health Screen Required
 

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No


Posting Statement
 

Applicant Inquiry Form. <span>Applicant Inquiry Form</span> The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.



Department
 

Crown Dean of Students Office


About the Department
 

As one of the first schools of social work in the United States, the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice has shaped the field through a combination of research, teaching, and practice. Since the School’s founding more than 100 years ago, Crown Family School faculty, students, and alumni have addressed such complex social problems as poverty, violence, educational inequality, child welfare, homelessness, health, and environmental disparities. Included within Crown Family School is the Urban Education Institute (UEI), a model for how to engage in the systemic improvement of pre-K-12th grade schooling. Through four integrated units, UEI conducts rigorous research (UChicago Consortium), trains educators (UChicago UTEP), operates school campuses (UChicago Charter), and provides research-based learning tools (UChicago Impact). On the global stage, the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development, led in partnership with the Biological Sciences Division, is addressing health inequities and their root causes. It serves as the University’s gateway in bringing together teams from around the University and partner communities to address social determinants of health and improve infrastructure to promote community health and well-being around the world. Other Crown Family School centers, including the Chicago Center for Youth Violence Prevention, the Center for Health Administration Studies, the Smart Decarceration Project, the Employment Instability, Family Well-being, and Social Policy Network (EINet), and the Network for College Success, work in partnership with community residents, businesses, and stakeholders to achieve the greatest breakthroughs. Today, our work has never been more important. More than 8,000 Crown Family School graduates in the US and globally hold leadership positions in academia, at nonprofits, and at governmental agencies – committed to create a more just and more humane society through principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity. The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice is searching for an experienced Data Analyst in the Dean of Students office. The successful candidate will compile and analyze data to create insight to inform decisions to optimize financial resources to recruit, support, and retain students.


Job Summary
 

The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice is searching for an experienced Data Analyst in the Dean of Students office. The successful candidate will compile and analyze data to create insight to inform decisions to optimize financial resources to recruit, support, and retain students.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.

  • Create and manage system to track and report on tuition revenue and scholarship disbursement and other budget management.

  • Oversee administrative processes to maintain current records for students including leave of absence, grade changes, and registration.

  • Maintain system for recording and providing records needed for licensure and degree verification for alumni.

  • Analyzes data and prepares data tables, charts, and graphs for reports.

  • Interpret data, analyze results and provide ongoing reports.

  • Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain data systems.

  • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in data sets.

  • Filter and 'clean' data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct problems.

  • Perform related compliance responsibilities, as assigned by the Dean of Student, in coordination with the Associate Dean for Administration.

  • Work with management to prioritize student and information needs.

  • Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.

  • Various special data analysis projects, as assigned.

  • Maintain current databases of recipients for student-focused Crown Family School Newsletters and distribute updates using content provided .

  • Supervise and train student employees who assist with administrative processes.

  • Analyzes moderately complex data sets for the purpose of extracting and purposefully using applicable information.

  • Builds and analyzes statistical models and reproducible data processing pipelines using knowledge of best practices in machine learning and statistical inference. Serves as a single point of contact for all requests and engages other IT resources to assist as needed. May partner with other campus teams to assist faculty with data science related needs.

  • Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

---
Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

---
Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree, a focus in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics.

Experience:

  • Two years related working experience

  • Experience in higher education or education.

  • Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.


Technical Skills or Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc).

  • Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.

Preferred Competencies

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

Application Documents

  • Resume (required)

  • Cover Letter (required)

  • References (preferred)


When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Job Family
 

Research


Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor


FLSA Status
 

Exempt


Pay Frequency
 

Monthly


Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5


Benefits Eligible
 

Yes


Drug Test Required
 

No


Health Screen Required
 

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No


Posting Statement
 

Applicant Inquiry Form. <span>Applicant Inquiry Form</span> The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.



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