Data Analyst (Systems Programmer/Admins)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $144K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ April 14th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Data Analyst (Systems Programmer/Admins) for the School of Graduate Studies. This role designs data modeling and analysis services, creates data visualizations, and provides strategic reporting and dashboarding to support graduate education initiatives. The Data Analyst also manages data warehouse infrastructure and collaborates with university leadership and technical teams to drive data-driven decision-making.

Highlights

Designs and maintains data modeling, mining, and analysis tools; builds metadata inventories and database definitions.
Develops technical solutions using analytic tools including Tableau and Excel with a focus on integration and sustainability.
Produces data visualizations that clarify dataset structure and meaning for stakeholders.
Collaborates with School of Graduate Studies leadership and university departments to provide KPI dashboards and reports on enrollment, attrition, completion, time-to-degree, and funding.
Develops policies, best practices, system documentation, and supports big data initiatives.
Manages data warehouse infrastructure including patching, optimization, and audit reviews.
Conducts training and technical briefings for staff, and investigates user issues with quality assurance.
Requires proficiency with data visualization software (e.g., Tableau), Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Project), database platforms including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Math, Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field and at least five years of experience in information services.
Salary range from $94,047 to $143,887 with a comprehensive benefits package and potential hybrid work arrangements.