Data Analyst (Systems Programmer/Admins)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $144K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ April 30th, 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. The role involves designing data modeling and analysis services, developing technical solutions using tools like Tableau and Excel, producing data visualizations, and collaborating with leadership and various departments to provide timely reports and dashboards that support graduate education and data initiatives.

Highlights

Design data models and analysis services; build and maintain data support tools and metadata inventories.

Develop and sustain technical analytics solutions, including data visualizations using Tableau and Excel.

Collaborate with Dean, Registrar, and student support teams on key performance indicators, enrollment, attrition, completion, time-to-degree, and funding reports.

Create policies, best practices, and documentation supporting big data initiatives.

Maintain data warehouse infrastructure including patching, optimization, and audit reviews.

Perform quality assurance, investigate user issues, and conduct staff training and technical briefings.

Liaise between SGS staff and Rutgers Office of Information Technology on software purchases and website maintenance.

Required skills: data visualization tools, Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Project), programming languages, operating systems, Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.

Preferred qualifications include higher education experience, proficiency in data visualization software (Tableau, D3.js, ggplot2, Gephi), statistical packages (STATA, SPSS, SAS), and advanced education degrees in education with quantitative research skills.