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Rutgers University

Data Scientist

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $71K - $109K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ April 4th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Data Scientist for University Finance and Administration (UFA) Data Analytics. The role involves supporting financial planning and operational decision-making through advanced analytics, statistical modeling, forecasting, data visualization, and collaboration across multiple university departments to produce actionable insights and high-quality analysis.

Highlights
  • Support financial planning and operational decisions with advanced analytics, statistical modeling, forecasting, and data visualization.
  • Develop predictive and statistical models, prepare datasets using SQL and Python, and design interactive dashboards.
  • Collaborate with finance, budgeting, treasury, and Office of Information Technology teams.
  • Required technical skills include experience with SQL, Python, and forecasting techniques like ARIMA, Prophet, and exponential smoothing.
  • Salary range: $71,447 - $109,422, final offer based on qualifications, experience, and available funds.
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Analytics, or related quantitative field.
  • Minimum three years professional experience in data analytics, statistical modeling, or predictive analysis; a Master’s degree with relevant experience may substitute for experience requirements.
  • Full-time, exempt position with 37.5 hours per week, salaried 12-month temporary staff appointment.
  • Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, educational benefits, and employee discounts.
  • Reports to the Assistant Vice President & Chief Data Officer within University Finance and Administration.