Strategic Planning and ChangeThe Strategic Planning and Change Section (SPCS) supports the University in the development, implementation and monitoring of the University's Strategic Plan and its supporting strategies. Headed by the Director of Strategic Planning and Change, SPCS contains three teams:
The Role and DutiesThe University of Essex is looking for a skilled and experienced Data Analyst to join a small, dedicated team working on an ambitious project using data analytics and predictive modelling to help our students achieve success.
Duties will include preparation of data for the Learner Analytics Solution, establishing robust data quality and governance processes, leading on the capture of data relating to interventions and initiatives, and supporting the Senior Project Manager with the management of the data element of the Learner Analytics project.
Qualifications and Skills requiredThe successful candidate will be expected to hold an honours degree or equivalent level / industry related qualification or experience, with evidence of continuing professional development in Statistical Analysis and preferably with further certification or training in database development, business intelligence or a related topic.
Proven practical experience of data analysis and data quality checking including hypothesis testing and regression analysis, proven practical experience of statistical analysis, using R or similar packages, experience of documenting data and the structure in which it is held, and familiarity with reporting software including SQL, relational databases and web services and experience of using SQL to extract data is all essential for the post. In addition, experience of the Microsoft technology stack, understanding of web service APIs and working with human behavioural data would be desirable.
You will also have a high level of numeracy with good understanding of reporting, data visualisation and statistical methods and excellent attention to detail, and excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills along with a commitment to collaborative working.
This is a fixed-term, full-time post until December 2018.
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Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874588/873521).
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