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Rutgers University

Data Analyst

Newark, United States

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Data Analyst

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Information Technology

Department

OIT-IT Health Sciences and Dept

Overview

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is Rutgers’ enterprise IT office. OIT provides
university wide services and support and collaborates with department and unit IT professionals on projects and initiatives for the Rutgers community. OIT’s services and systems include the Rutgers network; email and calendaring systems; IDs/passwords and identity management; data centers; computer labs; help desk support; wireless connectivity; a software portal; information security, risk, and compliance services; research computing; and many others. OIT’s staff members work closely with the broader university community to advance Rutgers’ missions of teaching, research, and service. For more information, please visit https://it.rutgers.edu.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Data Analyst for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) – Health Sciences IT. This position reports to the Assistant Director – Data Analytics, Research, and Reporting for the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. The Data Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support to the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine customer base.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Adapts quickly to comprehend each health client’s unique business and operational constraints
and needs and resolve those challenges, employing data analysis expertise to create solutions
through the application of appropriate analytical techniques and methods.
Develops lasting technical solutions that leverage prevailing analytical tools, including Power
BI and Excel with a focus on effective integration and sustainability.
Produces data visualizations that provide insight into data set structure and meaning.
Works with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify important information in raw data and
develop solutions that extract this information from a variety of data formats, including SQL
tables and structured metadata.
Develops and implements statistical, machine learning, and heuristic techniques to create
descriptive and predictive analytics.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

26S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

74332.000

Mid Range Salary

89311.000

Maximum Salary

106121.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a Health-related discipline, Math, Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field, and at least three (3) years of experience in information services with a preference given to candidates from a Higher Education or Healthcare environment; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated SQL knowledge and experience is required, with preference given to candidates with experience in Oracle.
Demonstrated experience utilizing a variety of data visualization tools and methods to create graphs, charts, timelines, maps, dashboards, infographics, etc.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, including MS Excel.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills working in a service-oriented environment.
Effective written and oral communications.
Established organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under general supervision using a wide degree of creativity and discretion.
Ability to work independently or in teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data visualization software such as Power BI or Tableau.
Experience leveraging statistics and statistical packages such as R or SAS.
Experience with programming languages, such as Python and VBA.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
Visual acuity to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal, reading, analyzing written information/data, etc.
Office environment.
Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST2070

Posting Open Date

09/24/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Newark (RBHS)

City

Newark

State

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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