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Mercy University Data Analyst (Grant-Funded) in Dobbs Ferry, New York
Data Analyst (Grant-Funded)
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Data Analyst (Grant-Funded)
Salary
$32.97 Hourly
Location
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Job Type
Full Time Staff
Job Number
00598
Division
School of Education
Department
GRAD-PRO
Opening Date
02/13/2024
Union Status
Non-Union
Description
Benefits
Job Posting Summary
Mercy University seeks an experienced and knowledgeable Data Analyst to design and produce accurate data reports to support the implementation of two US Department of Education grants: COMPASS, a five-year project funded through the U.S. ED’s Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Title V Program, and GRAD-PRO, a five-year project funded by the US ED Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Program.
The goals of COMPASS are to increase enrollment, persistence, and retention of undergraduate Hispanic and low-income students, to improve their on-time graduation rates, and to develop new curricular and co-curricular practices to meet their social, emotional, and academic needs. Over the course of the next five years, COMPASS will allow our faculty and administration to establish a new First-Year Experience for all freshmen and rebuild our General Education curriculum to foster student engagement, expand student support, and help our students cultivate a sense of belonging at Mercy. Program objectives include: (1) In each year of the grant beginning in Year 2, at least 80 percent of first-time full-time students, including Hispanic or low-income students, will pass the First Year Seminar course with a grade of C or better; (2) In each year of the grant beginning in Year 2 at least 75 percent of first-time, full-time students, including Hispanic or low-income students, who are enrolled in FYS will retain to the next year with a GPA of at least 2.0; and (3) By the end of Year 5, at least 50 percent of the Hispanic or low-income students who participate in COMPASS will graduate from Mercy University with a bachelor’s degree within six years.
The other half of the position will focus on the GRAD-PRO grant, which has four major activities focusing on the success of graduate students: Activity 1: Providing student access to experiential learning in community-based health care settings; Activity 2: Implementing evidence-based practices for advancing student success for underserved students through faculty mentoring and induction support in Educational settings; Activity 3: Providing evidence-based professional development opportunities designed to support mentoring of students and to build asset-based and inclusive mindsets among all graduate faculty at Mercy; and Activity 4: Offering a new series of advanced certificates in an online format that can lead to the completion of the MS in Business Analytics. The GRAD-PRO project involves the cooperation and collaboration of all Schools at Mercy University. The objectives include: (1) Expand postbaccalaureate educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of, Hispanic students; (2) Provide an enhanced focus of academic and career alignment; (3) Expand and support a culture of faculty mentorship with personalized interactions between faculty and students; (4) Bolster student retention, persistence, and degree attainment by providing supplementary resources, including scholarships, to offset the cost of educational expenses.
Working in collaboration with the Project Directors, Activity Directors, and external evaluators, as well as partners in student and faculty support offices across Mercy University, the Data Analyst will play a vital role in helping to achieve the project objectives. The successful candidate will also liaise with the University’s Institutional Research Office in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to various stakeholders as the two grant project teams pursue curricular/co-curricular interventions and student support initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes in alignment with all project objectives.
The successful candidate will be someone who understands the role of data in establishing a coordinated assessment infrastructure, particularly in the area of student success, who is committed to closing equity gaps in course outcomes, and who enjoys working collaboratively as part of cross-functional teams to solve problems in support of an institutional mission.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Conducting detailed analyses of student outcomes related to activities under both project, including course completion and grades, retention, and degree completion.
Collecting and analyzing real-time, in-semester data on student engagement, attendance, support utilization, and more, to develop and circulate updated lists of students who would benefit from targeted outreach and support from peer mentors and other support staff
Integrating data from various systems, examining patterns in data, and drawing insights that can be used to support pedagogical and student support work across the General Education curriculum and relevant graduate courses
Working with each project’s external evaluator to prepare statistical reports to the Project Director and Assistant Director for use in grant reports submitted to US ED
Meeting regularly with campus partners in Student Affairs, the Center for Academic Excellence and Innovation, the Office of Educational Assessment, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and other offices to develop statistical analyses of student engagement, academic progress, student learning, and other metrics
Collaborating with Student Affairs to develop updated lists of students requiring targeted outreach and support in these gateway classes based on a range of data sources—including student engagement in Blackboard; faculty progress report campaigns; course attendance; and more.
Preparing data analyses for regular meetings with the COMPASS and GRAD-PRO project teams, and for external presentations to the University community and other audiences
Working in collaboration with the Institutional Research Office to utilize analytics tools such as data dashboards; adapt such resources to project activities; and help activity directors and campus partners understand the value and relevance of these resources to the achievement of the project objectives
Working with project teams, campus partners, and external evaluators to development assessment tools and measures tied to key project activities such as new student orientation and first-year experience activities.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:
2-5 years of experience in Institutional Research, data analysis, and/or business analytics
Ability to identify gaps in student outcomes and to communicate with academic partners about developing initiatives aimed at closing these gaps.
Excellent communication skills, including report writing, interpersonal communication, email, and presentations.
Preferred: Experience with student success analytics in higher education
Preferred: Knowledge of advanced visualization software and procedures
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required; Master’s degree preferred; some educational background/training in data analytics and research methods preferred.
Physical/Other Requirements:
Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies
Compensation offered will be commensurate with the educational background and work experience of the individual.
Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result, employment is limited to the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, diverse New York City area university whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Our institution is an independent, coeducational university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Nursing, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top Colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business. Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy University has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students. Mercy University is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The vibrancy of the University culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. Serving 8,500 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, the University offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here .
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Health Insurance:
UntitedHealthcare Oxford
In-network and out-of-network plan options
EmblemHealth HIP Prime HMO (Union Staff)
Dental Insurance:
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
In-network and out-of-network plan options
Vision Insurance:
UntitedHealthcare Oxford
Paid Time Off:
Mercy University provides generous leave benefits to its employees.
Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance:
Coverage in accordance with New York State regulations
Life Insurance:
Long-Term Disability:The Hartford
Short-Term Disability:The Hartford
Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
Ameriflex
Retirement Benefits:
TIAA
The Mercy University Retirement Plan is comprised of two components:
Deferred Compensation Plan
All eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the University.
Defined Contribution Plan
Eligible employees are enrolled in the Defined Contribution Plan after two (2) years of full-time employment at Mercy University and receive a semi-monthly contribution from the College, based on age and salary. If an employee is under age 36, they will receive a contribution of 3.3% of their annual salary each pay period. If an employee is age 36 or older, they will receive a contribution of 9% of their annual salary each pay period.
If employed full-time for two (2) or more consecutive years by another institution(s) of higher education (college or university), without an intervening break in service within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment before joining Mercy, please submit a waiting period waiver form to Office of Human Resources. The Defined Contribution will begin as of the first day of the month following receipt of the completed waiver form.
Remote Work:
Mercy University recognizes the important role that workplace flexibility can play in an employee’s ability to manage work-life balance.
Learn more about our remote work policyhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/remote-work-policy-final) .
Tuition Remission: Staff & Faculty
Mercy University provides a competitive education to students and extends that formal education opportunity to employees, and their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at a reduced tuition rate through this Tuition Remission Benefits Policy for Mercy Employees.
Learn more about our tuition remissionhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/tuition-remission) .
Tuition Exchange:
We are a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Employees are eligible to apply for the Tuition Exchange Program after completing two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment.
Employee Assistance Program:
Compsych
Voluntary Benefits:
Allstate Identity Protection
LegalEase
Liberty Mutual Auto & Homeowners
Nationwide Pet Insurance
PlumBenefits
ScriptSave
Working Advantage
Note: The above describes a brief summary of benefits and is subject to change.
Agency
Mercy University
Address
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522
Phone
914-674-7839
Website
http://www.mercy.edu
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