UESS Data Analyst

Department Summary

The Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS) promotes academic excellence, universal access, engagement, and achievement for all student scholars. UESS programs focus on the educational trajectory of students by providing opportunities and services essential for progress toward their academic goals and intellectual development. UESS departments and programs serve the entire population of UO undergraduate students and work closely with other campus units to support student success and engagement.

UESS units and programs include the Accessible Education Center (AEC); Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE); Office of Distinguished Scholarships (ODS); McNair Scholars Program; Academic Residential Communities (ARCs); First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs); Student Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL); Office of Academic Advising (OAA); PathwayOregon; Student Support Services; Center for Multicultural and Academic Excellence Advising; and the Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Data and Assessment (DDA) in the Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (UESS), the Data Analyst is responsible for supporting the collection, analysis, interpretation, and use of data to enhance student and program success. With guidance from the DDA, the Analyst’s work will focus on standardizing the collection of data related to students’ experiences with UESS units and programs; supporting UESS program evaluation by developing data tools and reports that capture trends and patterns in program outcomes and success metrics; and managing a central repository for regular and recurring data and assessment reports. Importantly, the Data Analyst must be committed to using data to close equity gaps for historically under-supported and under-served student groups, including underrepresented minority (URM), first-generation, and low-income students.

The Data Analyst will play an important role in strengthening the culture of evidence at UO by serving as a collaborative, equity-minded partner to UESS program leadership and staff. The Analyst will be an integral team member with the ability to directly impact continuous improvement efforts and promote student success at UO.

Minimum Requirements

• College level courses in statistics (at least six quarter hours);
• research methods and techniques (e.g., research design, sampling, surveying, etc.);
• and computer software application or packages (e.g., Statistical Analyses System, Lotus 1-2-3, etc.);

OR

Three years of experience assisting with the gathering, compiling, analyzing, and

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Transcripts must be submitted for all required and / or related courses.