Research and Assessment Analyst

Florida National University -

Position Overview: The Research and Assessment Analyst is a highly skilled and analytical professional responsible for providing comprehensive data analysis to advance the university's strategic and operational objectives. This role is crucial for ensuring data-driven decision-making across the institution through sophisticated statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and comprehensive reporting. The analyst will independently manage complex analytical projects, proactively support compliance and accreditation data requirements, and meticulously track institutional performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Communication Management: Respond promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.

2. Policy Adherence and Ethical Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the University's mission, policies, procedures, ethical standards, compliance with data protection regulations, and pertinent legal regulations in all aspects of admission activities.

3. University Engagement: Participate in Commencement Exercises, new student orientation, university events, committees, self-studies, and University Commencement Ceremonies.

4. Special Projects: Execute special projects assigned by the President or supervisor.

5. Compliance Adherence: Ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and Code of Ethics. As well as Title IX, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as amended from time to time (“FERPA”), the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014, as amended from time to time (“FIPA”), the EU General Data Protection Regulation as amended from time to time (GDPR) and all other applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations

6. Assigned Duties: Undertake other assigned duties as required.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Accreditation Assessment, and Research serves as the primary analyst for institutional research initiatives, demonstrating discretion and professionalism when managing sensitive institutional data and analytical inquiries.

2. Under supervisory direction, design comprehensive research studies; collaborate with senior administration to strategically plan data collection methodologies, prepare detailed analytical reports, attend strategy meetings, and ensure thorough follow-up on research findings and recommendations.

3. Develop professional statistical presentations, analytical reports, and data visualizations under supervisory guidance, ensuring they align with institutional goals and adhere to best practices.

4. Support university leadership by managing essential data processes and analytical procedures to ensure audit, compliance, and accreditation requirements (such as FERPA, SACSCOC, Title IX, GDPR, etc.) are maintained, including timely and accurate data submissions.

5. Facilitate the exchange of vital analytical information and oversee data processes between multiple departments, including IT, HR, Student Services, Facilities, Campus Deans, and Military Affairs. Keep leadership fully informed about data trends, patterns, and analytical insights across all departments.

6. Under supervisory direction, maintain centralized databases and analytical systems for institutional metrics, ensuring data integrity, security, accuracy, and compliance with privacy regulations and institutional standards.

7. Compile, analyze, and report on comprehensive operational metrics (such as enrollment trends, graduation rates, retention statistics, student success indicators, faculty performance, etc.) for review by senior leadership, supporting evidence-based institutional decision-making and strategic planning.

8. Prepare and review extensive analytical documentation and statistical materials required for internal and external compliance reviews with licensing bodies, accrediting organizations, and governmental entities.

9. Provide high-level analytical and research support to initiatives and partnerships related to the Office of Military Affairs, ensuring data-driven insights support military student success programs and enhance service delivery.

10. Under supervisory guidance, manage daily analytical operations including database maintenance, statistical software systems, reporting protocols, and research documentation systems.

11. Proactively identify significant data trends, analytical opportunities, and emerging patterns to propose actionable insights and strategic recommendations for senior leadership consideration, using advanced statistical techniques and institutional knowledge.

12. Design, implement, and manage comprehensive assessment protocols to measure student learning outcomes, program effectiveness, institutional performance indicators, and accreditation compliance metrics.

13. Conduct longitudinal studies and cohort analyses to track student progression, retention factors, and success predictors across multiple academic programs and student populations.

14. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors, often requiring independent analytical judgment and statistical expertise.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

· A bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Educational Studies, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field from a regionally accredited institution is required.

Experience:

· A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible data analysis and research experience, including at least two (2) years directly supporting senior leadership or institutional research within a complex organizational structure, preferably within a higher education environment. Strong analytical, statistical, and communication skills.

· Advanced mastery of statistical software packages (SPSS, SAS, R, Python, or equivalent), database management systems (SQL, MySQL, Oracle), and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, QlikView).

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel with advanced statistical functions), virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams), and institutional databases/student information systems.

· Proficiency with statistical modeling and data analysis, including predictive modeling and forecasting techniques.

· Knowledge of best practices in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

· Knowledge of research design and sampling techniques.

· Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain absolute confidentiality with sensitive institutional data, and effectively communicate complex statistical findings to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.

· Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

· Highly proactive, detail-oriented, methodical, and capable of anticipating analytical needs and taking initiative to resolve complex data challenges and research questions. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present statistical findings clearly and work effectively with all levels of staff, faculty, leadership, and external research partners.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday: Day shift & Evening shift

University schedule:

· Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1:00pm to 10:00pm

· Fridays : 8:00am to 5:00pm or 11:00pm to 8:00pm

Job Type: Full-time

Working Conditions: General office working conditions. The noise level is at normal office capacity.

Benefits:

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Supplemental Benefits

· Paid Holidays

· Vacation

· Sick Time

· Bereavement Leave

· Jury Duty

· Military Leave

· Personal Leave

· Benefits Continuation (COBRA)

· 401(k) Savings Plan

· Educational Assistance

· Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently and for extended periods of time, sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle and feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs. This position requires the ability to see, hear, and operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment. The employee must lift and/or move up to (10) pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust to focus. The employee must travel to other campuses, as needed and/or required.

Safety Hazard of the Job

Minimal Hazards.