Research Analyst

Arkansas State University - Jonesboro, AR

Full-time

Jonesboro, AR

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Analyst position at Arkansas State University involves utilizing statistical software to analyze and integrate data from various sources. The role focuses on developing standard techniques for data management, creating SQL scripts for reporting, and processing data requests to support university policies and compliance with accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Use statistical software to extract, analyze, and integrate data from various sources.
• Prepare reports, data tables, and visualizations for reporting purposes.
• Develop and apply standard techniques for capturing, storing, and analyzing institutional data.
• Establish procedures for data availability and accessibility.
• Create efficient SQL scripts for recurring reports and data analysis.
• Clean, analyze, and report extracted raw data to inform university policies and strategy.
• Maintain data and reports on the office website.
• Process ad hoc institutional data requests for internal and external audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with SQL (can be obtained through coursework).
• Knowledge of publishing and web page software.
• Ability to extract data from databases using various software applications.
• Ability to analyze data and identify anomalies, trends, and inconsistencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with relational databases, programming languages, and MS Office.