Research Analyst
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Research/Development
Data Scientist, Research Scientist
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Analyst for the Office of Institutional Research. This position reports to the Director and contributes to OIRDS’s core responsibility for producing accurate, consistent, and defensible internal and external reports on faculty, students, staff, and other critical academic, physical, and financial information. Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Applies institutional research knowledge and sound judgment to interpret reporting requirements. Validates and reconciles data outputs. Ensures compliance-aligned deliverables that meet leadership and external reporting standards.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s 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 America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
- Advanced degree in applied mathematics, statistics, social science, or in a related scientific field or discipline.
- Experience with databases such as MS SQL and Oracle.
- Strong technical aptitude and desire to keep up with the latest technological and data management advances.
- Experience working with data in the context of higher education.
- Experience in Institutional Research related environments.
- Good working knowledge of higher education operations, practices, and organizational structure.
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