Data analyst

The Brody School of Medicine’s Department of Academic Affairs is seeking to hire a Data Analyst to join their team. This will be a Full-time, 12-Month, At Will position. The Data Analyst position in the Office of Data Analysis and Strategy (ODAS) provides focused support in areas of data collection, analysis, interpretation of data, and presentation of reports for the medical education program, guides the improvement of educational and operational business processes, and engages in the development of the medical education data warehouse.


Specific duties include-


Data and statistical analysis: (40%)

• Extracts data from multiple systems and prepares data sets for statistical analysis and predictive analytics.
• Identifies and investigates significant differences or anomalies in data.
• Uses appropriate quantitative and qualitative analysis to analyze survey data.
• Conducts longitudinal analysis and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in research studies of medical education and/or related topics.
• Supports development and administration of surveys and other data collection instruments.

Reporting: (40%)

• Collects, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes data in preparation for the generation of statistical and analytical reports using data visualization tools
• Develops methodology to facilitate and automate the distribution of reports.
• Responds to ad hoc requests for medical student data, assessments, evaluations, academic progression, and related data.

Other duties: (20%)

• Assists with the development of educational data warehouse and the creation of databases to collect and manage educational, student, and operational data.
• Works with other offices and/or departments to streamline internal and external data collection and management processes for increased accuracy and efficiency.
• Participates in projects related to program accreditation and strategic planning.
• Prepares presentations and documents for distribution to appropriate stakeholders.
• Documents standard operating procedures and assist in documenting business processes.
• Assists with scholarship activity in the office as requested or assigned by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in education, statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science, or related field; or bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science, or related field, and minimum 2 years of related experience.

• Proficient with data extraction, data cleaning, data transformation, and creating reports to present insights.

• Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Python), data visualization tools like Power BI, and querying databases using SQL.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with various groups.

• Previous experience as a Data Analyst or similar position, preferred in higher education or related field.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


At the time of employment two to four original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date

12/02/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

04/16/2026

Initial Screening Begins

12/17/2025

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