Research Analyst & BI Developer

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $75K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ January 21st, 2026

Power BI Python SQL

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Research Analyst & BI Developer. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining data models, dashboards, reports, and analytics tools that provide actionable insights to support a range of student success initiatives including tracking and monitoring student behaviors and academic performance.

Highlights

Design and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to support student success.
Conduct data collection, transformation, analysis, and reporting for student success programs.
Provide analytics tools to monitor retention, persistence, and graduation outcomes.
Use Business Intelligence and data analysis tools such as SPSS, SAS, Python, SQL, Microsoft Power BI, and Tableau.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in data-related field and at least two years of experience in data analytics or applied research.
Desired qualifications include a Master's degree, experience in higher education, familiarity with Ellucian Banner, and predictive analytics skills.
Salary is $75,393 annually, full-time (40 hours per week).
Position is within the Institutional Research Department.
Supports various campus stakeholders and student success initiatives.
Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in SQL queries required.