DATA ADMINISTRATION ANALYST

Duke University • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Data Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive data analysis, cleaning, storage, and access support for campus and community partnerships at Duke University. This role involves working with diverse data types and sources to support applied and community-engaged research activities, ensuring effective data management and communication with various stakeholders. The position is term-limited for one year, with potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in data analysis, visualization, and database management.
• Familiarity with applied and community-engaged research is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools and statistical software.
• Strong data management and analytical skills.
• Expertise in developing dashboards and data visualizations.
• Knowledge of data security, governance, and documentation best practices.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data cleaning and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to translate complex data into accessible formats for varied audiences.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to collaboration and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with community engagement initiatives.
• Familiarity with Duke's Strategic Community Impact Plan (SCIP).

Responsibilities

• Translate, update, and maintain accumulated datasets; create displays and graphics to improve accessibility.
• Request and integrate updated data into existing datasets and plan new databases.
• Develop public-facing dashboards for community partners, enabling data searches and visualizations.
• Collaborate to establish best practices related to data security, governance, and documentation.
• Provide technical data processing, cleaning, and analysis assistance to campus and community partners.
• Document impact metrics by focus area, location, target population, and time.
• Generate reproducible data-cleaning code and prepare datasets for statistical analysis.
• Gather requirements from partners for community-engaged research projects and assess utility for SCIP goals.
• Analyze local economic data to track progress related to SCIP focus areas.
• Collect and analyze grant and sponsorship reports, sharing relevant information with stakeholders.
• Support community engagement efforts by collecting and communicating activities across various domains.
• Create meaningful visualizations tailored for diverse audiences.
• Communicate data using accessible methods, including graphics and interactive reports.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees