Higher Education Analyst II
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Duke University:
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Higher Education Analyst II, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping data-driven decisions that impact faculty affairs across the university. Your expertise will help us create systems and solutions that make information about Duke faculty easier to collect, process, maintain, analyze, and share.
Be Bold.
The Office of Faculty Affairs is at the heart of Duke’s academic mission, overseeing faculty recruitment, appointments, promotion and tenure, professorships, awards, and more. As a Higher Education Analyst II, you’ll partner with senior academic and administrative leaders to transform raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.
What You’ll Do:
- Design and deliver reporting solutions and visualizations using platforms like SAP/Duke@Work, Symplectic Elements, Tableau, and Power BI.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with university standards and policies.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests from senior leadership with accurate, well-documented, and reproducible analyses.
- Aggregate and analyze transactional data to identify trends, support compliance, and inform project prioritization.
- Conduct ongoing analysis of transactional data to support efforts in data integrity, trend analysis, and compliance. Provide impact analyses to help prioritize upcoming projects.
- Help institutionalize and maintain a reporting environment and support model that evolves as new data systems, technologies, and business needs arise. Periodically work with internal and external stakeholders, as well as engagement metrics to evaluate the usefulness of existing reports.
- Utilize APIs, curated data sources, and controlled vocabularies to enrich data quality and usability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in university-wide analytics groups to evaluate and enhance reporting environments.
Choose Duke.
Duke University is a global leader in education and research, committed to fostering innovation and collaboration. In this role, you’ll join a dynamic team that values creativity, precision, and impact. Your work will empower faculty and leadership to make informed decisions that shape the future of higher education.
Please include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position.
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field with advanced knowledge of statistical analysis and interpretation.
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and data modeling.
- Four years of experience in higher education.
- Strong skills in creating interactive dashboards and working with live data connections.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Experience
- Programming and scripting skills (Python, R, PL-SQL, Oracle, Postgres, Microsoft SQL Server).
- Familiarity with HR analytics and employee life cycle.
- Experience with controlled vocabularies, benchmarking, bibliometrics, and scholarly impact metrics.
- Knowledge of code repository management (GitHub or GitLab).
Anticipated Pay Range
Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $62,694.00 to USD $107,633.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh