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Student Insights Strategist

Position Number: 6096436
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

Student Insights Strategist

Requisition Number: 62957
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 30-Mar-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Division of Student Affairs is accepting applications for the Student Insights Strategist position! The Student Affairs Office of Planning, Assessment & Data Analytics facilitates a culture of data-informed continuous improvement in the Division of Student Affairs that is based in equity-centered assessment practices. We support the Division of Student Affairs in the planning, implementing, and reporting of meaningful data collection and analysis to inform and enhance programs, services, and physical spaces in alignment with both the division's and campus' strategic priorities. We serve the CU Boulder campus community as experts in student development and co-curricular assessment practices and student experiences.
The Student Insights Strategist is responsible for the robust development, collection, analysis, interpretation, and visualization of varied complex institutional and cocurricular data sets relevant to the strategic goals of the Division of Student Affairs. The Insights Strategist will partner with campus experts to identify and analyze existing quantitative and qualitative data sets as well as assist with campus-wide surveys sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs including design and administration, data analysis, reporting, and visualization for use by a broad range of campus and community constituents. This position also serves as a campus expert on Student Affairs data and is a key player in empowering data-informed decision making and continuous improvement processes in the Division and throughout all levels of the university related to student development, the co-curricular experience, and student success (e.g. grade point average, retention, graduation). As a campus expert in these areas, the Insights Strategist will also collaborate on Division and campus level assessment and research projects on topics of interest to the Division of Student Affairs and inform the Division and institution of best practices related to valid and reliable measurement of student development and success outcomes.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Division of Student Affairs consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.
The Office of Planning, Assessment and Data Analytics supports Student Affairs units in gathering and analyzing data to inform meaningful changes to their activities, services and facilities. Our mission is to facilitate a culture of continuous improvement in the Division of Student Affairs. We support Division staff in collecting, analyzing, reporting and sharing meaningful data that inform and enhance their programs, services, and physical spaces. We lead Division-level strategic planning to prioritize and align the work of our diverse units with campus-level priorities.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Data Collection & Analysis & Reporting

Identify and develop valid and reliable instruments necessary for measuring progress toward Student Affairs' goals and outcomes at both the division and unit levels
Collect, clean, manage, analyze, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data sets including division sponsored surveys and other institutional data sources
Manages in-depth statistical analysis identifying differences and correlations in survey responses with respect to demographic categories and information; identifies correlations between CU Student Affairs data and national data; performs longitudinal studies to identify Student Affairs initiatives that have the greatest impact on student development and success

Visualization & Reporting

Develop interactive dashboards to provide insights and make recommendations to a broad range of campus and community constituents, including technical and non-technical audiences
Use advanced data visualization techniques to provide concise and compelling insights and summaries of findings in reports and presentations
Assist in the development of outcome reporting, including various reports, presentations, and publications to share with a wide range of division, campus, and community audiences
In coordination with the Office of Data and Analytics and the Director of Planning, Assessment & Data Analytics, maintains internal Tableau Server folder instance for all Division of Student Affairs data visualizations
Establish standards and best practices for all Division of Student Affairs visualizations to deliver a consistent experience

Research & Assessment

Serve as lead administrator and insights specialist for Student Affairs sponsored surveys
Conduct research and quality improvement assessments using advanced statistical methods to measure impact of Student Affairs efforts on student development and success outcomes
In collaboration with Division of Student Affairs and campus partners, identify and/or develop empirical questions to measure the co-curricular experience, student development and student success outcomes
Identify relevant data sets within the division and university to inform Student Affairs unit and Division priorities and planning related to policy, programming, and strategic goals
Combine quantitative and qualitative data collected by Student Affairs with relevant institutional records and other data sets such as those from the Office of Data and Analytics, Institutional Research, and various academic colleges, schools, and programs
Work with nationally benchmarked data (e.g., NSSE, NACUFS) to benchmark CU Boulder against peer institutions
Assist with trainings and presentations of major research and assessment findings
Stay current on campus policies and procedures as they relate to data security and FERPA. Follow policies to ensure that the sensitive data, with which this person is entrusted, is protected from unauthorized disclosure or other improper use

Project Coordination & Support

Collaborate with campus partners such as the Office of Data and Analytics, First-Year Experience Advisory Board, Undergraduate Student Success and others on co-curricular assessment and research projects
Support Director in coordinating logistics for Student Affairs planning and necessary campus accreditation reporting tasks
Serve as Planning, Assessment & Data Analytics representative on division and campus committees and projects as needed

Student Staff Supervision, Training & Development

Provide training and supervision to Planning, Assessment & Data Analytics Student Staff regarding appropriate data collection, analysis, and visualization practices

What You Should Know

The working hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Typical modality schedule is 3 days in the office on campus and 2 days remote.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$74,715 annually
Onboarding assistance is available within Student Affairs division guidelines

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree that emphasizes quantitative skills and research methods. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute
1+ year of job-related experience
Professional experience in assessment and/or research within social or behavioral sciences
Experience in survey design and standard methodologies for using an online survey platform like Qualtrics
Experience creating engaging data visualizations and dashboards using software such as Tableau or Power BI

What You Will Need

Ability to conduct quantitative data collection and analysis using advanced statistical techniques with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to conduct qualitative data collection and analysis and integrate findings with quantitative data through mixed-methods and multi-methods assessment and research practice
Ability to interpret data findings and generate insights to make programming and policy strategy recommendations based on assessment findings and research relevant to the Division of Student Affairs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present abstract concepts and findings in a meaningful way to non-technical audiences
Strong organization skills and ability to effectively handle multiple projects on tight schedules
Self-direction and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and a willingness and ability to learn additional software as vital and appropriate
Proficiency in a statistical software or programming language (such as R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, JMP, Minitab, Statistica, Python)
Proficiency in data visualization software such as MS Power BI and Tableau
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Sample of a data dashboard/visualization (listed as, "PDF Sample of Work/Portfolio" on application)

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by March 30, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Student-Insights-Strategist/62957