Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date10/16/2025Classification TitleAcademic ServicesRankN - No RankWorking TitleSenior Data and Research AnalystDepartment200205 - OSS Office of Student SuccessPosition NumberD91162RepresentationAU - AAUP RenewableRenewableEnd date, if applicable Position FTE1.0Tenure StatusN - not applicable
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
Position Summary
The Office of Student Success (OSS) is an administrative office that reports to the Vice Provost for Student Success under the Office of Academic Affairs at Portland State University. OSS is designed to improve the student experience and increase degree completion. The Senior Data and Research Analyst supports student success assessment, research and strategy development activities in contribution to Portland State’s strategic goal to Elevate Student Success. Student success is the institution’s top priority, and this role will be critical in elevating and expanding our nationally-renowned success innovations.
The Senior Data and Research Analyst is responsible for extracting, analyzing, and reporting data from both institutional and external databases; modeling, analysis, and interpretation of information; and employing data mining or analytics in support of decision making. Often this will involve quantitative data, but will also involve qualitative data at times. The Senior Data and Research Analyst will be responsible for reporting on findings to the Office of Student Success as well as the PSU community and for assistance with the development of student success project assessment plans, and analysis of project assessments. This position specifically works on student success projects and initiatives that are supported by the funding received from the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities’ Transformational Change Collaborative grant.
In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with experience working in a higher education environment or similar field.
- At least two years of progressively responsible technical research or statistical experience, including hands-on use of statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, R, or equivalent for data analysis and regression modeling.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including regression, forecasting, and modeling.
- Experience applying predictive modeling or machine learning methods in a higher education context.
- Proficiency in data visualization and visual storytelling using Tableau (including dashboard design, data prep, and interactive reporting) and other tools such as Flourish.
- Ability to write, speak, and present information clearly and concisely to a wide variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated technical expertise developing queries and reports from enterprise information systems and data warehouses.
- Ability to complete assignments on time and with a high degree of quality and responsiveness and to take projects from start to finish with minimal supervision.
- Experience with information systems, data warehouses, and related business intelligence tools.
- Ability to successfully complete a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Master’s degree and at least 5 years demonstrated and increasingly responsible work experience in reporting and data analysis.
- Higher education experience
Key Cultural Competencies
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/HoursMonday through Friday, 8a.m. to 5p.m.Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
The starting annual salary for this position will be $64,752 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.
Posting Close Date09/25/2025Projected Close Date for PostingClosesApplication screening begins09/15/2025Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/48283
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * This position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Are you currently employed as an AAUP academic professional?
- * Please briefly describe (one to two paragraphs) your experience with statistical analysis and regression modeling using software such as SPSS, Stata, R, or similar tools. In your response, highlight a project where you applied these skills to inform decision-making. Additionally, please provide a work sample (e.g., a Tableau dashboard, report, or visualization) that demonstrates your ability to transform complex data into clear, compelling insights for a non-technical audience. We’re particularly interested in your ability to not only conduct analysis but create compelling visual narratives.
(Open Ended Question)
- * For each minimum qualification, write a brief statement (one to two sentences) explaining how your background and experience meets that requirement.
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you first find out about this position?
- PSU Website
- Indeed.com
- HERCJobs
- Urban League of Portland
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
- Oregon Employment Department
- Social Media
- Person Referral
- Career Builder
- Glass Door
- Other - Please describe in the next Question
- If you selected Other, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
Optional Documents
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