Senior Analyst (Data Strategy and Analytics)

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 Jerseys 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 Americas Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publications 2023 list. Rutgers commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nations 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 Chancellors 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:

• Bachelors 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:

• Masters 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 candidates offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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