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Strategic Initiatives Analyst (Fixed-Term) This is a fixed-term position for a period of three years. Unit Description Institutional Research & Decision Support (IR&DS) is a team of data professionals who provide analysis and reporting to guide university decision-making. IR&DS’s mission is to facilitate institutional decision making at Stanford University by providing integrated analysis and research needed by University decision makers, publishing reports that provide insight into the performance of the institution, assessing and evaluating Stanford’s academic and co-curricular support programs, building data collections and facilitating access to data, including providing training and tools, disseminating and facilitating best practices in the collection, use, and interpretation of data, and advocating for data quality and integrity. Position Summary The Strategic Initiatives Analyst will conduct research, create documentation, and manage projects in support of Stanford’s mission. The topics of research may include student financial aid, student outcomes, and institutional reporting. Major assignments for this role include project management of IR&DS initiatives, stakeholder communications, and the creation of documentation. This position will take on a diverse mix of tasks and assignments, requiring the ability to manage a complex portfolio. This position reports to the Associate Vice Provost and Director of IR&DS with a dotted line relationship to the Director of Institutional Research. Responsibilities Answer questions by developing research methodology, gathering data and/or using appropriate statistical techniques on available data. Communicate, convey, and visualize informed conclusions and recommendations across an organization’s leadership structure in a manner that ‘tells the story’ behind the data and influences how the organization approaches the challenge. Create written summaries and/or presentations on assigned research for senior leaders, faculty, and administrators, with opportunities to interact with a variety of university stakeholders. Collaborate with other organizations to gather data, proactively seek and locate data, including outside benchmarks or comparative data. Perform the full range of project management cycle on IR&DS initiatives: planning, executing, monitoring, and closing. Communicate with project stakeholders and team members. Facilitate discussions and negotiations to drive recommendation consensus within scope of responsibility. Working across teams within IR&DS, forge agreements on timelines and approach for cross-team efforts. Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategies and communication plans for IR&DS initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches. An advanced degree in the social sciences, education, statistics, or a related field is preferred. Extensive experience in and strong passion for empirical research and answering hard questions with data. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing written reports and delivering presentations to non-technical and leadership audiences. Experience managing data, analyzing, and reporting on large data sets. Familiarity and experience with intermediate statistical methods; proficiency with statistical tools such as STATA, R, SPSS, or similar tools. Ability to tell stories with data using data visualization software such as Tableau, R, or similar software in conjunction with strong written and verbal ability. Familiarity with using AI tools to improve data analysis, reporting, project management, or day-to-day tasks preferred. Flexible analytical approach allowing for results at varying levels of precision. Familiarity with strategic planning concepts. Excellent project management skills. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US to be considered for this position. Certifications and Licenses None Physical Requirements Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less. Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat. Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone. * Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. Working Conditions May work extended hours during peak business cycles. Work Standards Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Job Code: 4748 Employee Status: Fixed-Term Grade: J Requisition ID: 108844 Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanford University

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