Research Analyst I

Temple University offers a hybrid work schedule, full medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 12 paid holidays, tuition remission for eligible employees and dependents, and a generous retirement plan.

Pay

Salary Range: $41,250–$56,000. A variety of factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, education, experience, internal equity, department budget, and funding source.

About the role

The Research Analyst I will report to the Assistant Vice Provost in the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (IR) and collaborate with the Office of Budget & Planning to provide research and data analysis in support of university academic and financial planning, as well as internal and external reporting. This position supports data-informed decision-making and mission-critical initiatives spanning enrollment, budgeting, finance, and institutional effectiveness.

Under general direction, the Research Analyst I will apply data mining, statistical analysis, and data visualization techniques to support ad hoc and recurring analytical projects for both offices.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and analyze university-wide data.
• Prepare internal and external reporting.
• Support budget development processes, including financial surveys and projections.
• Contribute to data analytics initiatives such as benchmarking, performance-based funding analyses, and development of data dashboards.
• Support ongoing IR functions including survey analysis, maintenance of longitudinal datasets, and development of operational reports, dashboards, and research studies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, economics, public policy, educational research, business analytics, or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of directly related experience.
• Experience with analytical software such as R, SPSS, SAS, Python, or similar software.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with Banner or other student information/ERP systems.
• Experience with SQL, Access, Tableau, Power BI, or dashboard development tools.
• Familiarity with budget and financial data or financial modeling concepts.
• Experience working in an Institutional Research, Budget, or Finance office.
• Experience with machine learning or advanced analytics techniques.

Skills

• Strong data management skills, including the ability to work with large datasets and relational databases.
• Demonstrated statistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports without extensive editing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to engage effectively with staff and administrators.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, if necessary.

Schedule

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), at the discretion of Temple University and the department.