Data Analyst

The Data Analyst will collect, analyze, validate, and report institutional data to support academic and administrative initiatives across the Touro University System. The role focuses on building recurring and ad hoc reporting assets such as dashboards and visualizations, while collaborating with departments to meet strategic, regulatory, accreditation, and external reporting needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, analyze, and report institutional data supporting academic and administrative initiatives across the Touro University System.
• Develop, maintain, and improve recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, data visualizations, performance metrics, and other analytical resources using Tableau, SQL Server Management Studio, and Excel.
• Partner with academic and administrative departments to design reporting solutions aligned to institutional priorities and evidence-based planning.
• Synthesize complex information from data sources to respond to time-sensitive leadership inquiries.
• Support reporting requirements for strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, accreditation, institutional planning, enterprise reporting, and other external reporting needs.
• Convert business requirements into reporting specifications, dashboards, and analytical solutions.
• Analyze institutional data to identify trends, measure institutional performance, and communicate meaningful insights.
• Maintain accuracy, integrity, consistency, and quality of institutional data across reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities and recommend improvements to reporting processes, data collection methods, reporting standards, and analytical workflows.
• Stay current on institutional data definitions, reporting requirements, and higher education best practices.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• SQL development experience with a strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices, particularly with large or complex datasets.
• Ability to convert user requests into technical specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience QA and troubleshooting data.
• Capability to translate technical findings into clear, simple language for non-technical academic stakeholders.
• Ability to assess and provide recommendations for improving research processes.
• Strong communication skills, including researching, writing, editing, and producing documentation, training materials, and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize deadlines.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tableau (a plus).

Tools & Technologies

• Tableau
• SQL Server Management Studio
• SQL
• Excel
• Microsoft Word
• PowerPoint
• Outlook

Location and Travel

• Location: New York, NY (onsite)
• Travel: As needed

Compensation and Experience

• Salary: USD 64,000 - 80,000 per year
• Minimum Experience: 1 years
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience

About the Role

This position supports academic and administrative decision-making through validated institutional reporting. The Data Analyst contributes by developing dashboards, visualizations, and recurring metrics, while assisting departments with solutions that support strategic planning, regulatory needs, accreditation activities, and external reporting.