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Job Duties
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Data Management and Analysis (30%)
Job Qualifications
Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
About Mgh Institute
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years along with two new programs: Master of Health Administration in Leadership and Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral and master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.
MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the Institute community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.
Benefits
Why Join Us
The MGH Institute of Health Professions offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where data analytics directly supports student success, academic excellence, and innovation in health professions education. The AIRE office is committed to advancing a culture of data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and transparency—and this position plays a key role in realizing that vision.
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Job Duties
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Data Management and Analysis (30%)
- Collect, clean, and integrate data from primary and secondary sources to build and maintain institutional datasets and databases.
- Identify trends and patterns, address data inconsistencies, and ensure data integrity.
- Conduct descriptive, inferential, and predictive analyses as needed, translating results into clear insights.
- Develop reports, presentations, and data visualizations that communicate findings effectively to varied audiences.
- Manage survey implementation and data collection in REDCap and Campus Labs.
- Collaborate with the Office of the Provost and academic units to update existing surveys and design new instruments that support institutional research, assessment, and evaluation.
- Design and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Tableau to support academic assessment, accreditation, program evaluation, curriculum design, and student outcomes.
- Build and document data pipelines that improve data accessibility and promote timely, evidence-based decision-making.
- Provide quantitative analysis, data summaries, and visualizations for accreditation self-studies, annual reports, and compliance documentation.
- Collaborate on applied research and grant projects requiring statistical or computational expertise.
- Stay current with emerging data science methodologies, visualization techniques, and survey practices.
- Perform additional tasks that support the mission and goals of AIRE and IHP.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Education, Business, or a related field.
- 2 or more years of experience in data management, analytics, or survey research—preferably in higher education, healthcare, or a comparable institutional setting.
- Master’s degree in Higher Education, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related discipline (e.g., MS, MSc, MRes, MEd, MA).
- Professional certification or equivalent documentation of analytical expertise (e.g., Certified Healthcare Data Analyst, Certified Analytics Professional, Data Science Certificate, or employer-based certification/training).
- Experience in higher education strongly preferred.
Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
- Strong command of statistical methods and data analysis; proficiency with SPSS, R, Stata, or similar software.
- Expertise in survey design and implementation using systems such as REDCap, Qualtrics, CampusLabs, Prolific, or SurveyMonkey.
- Experience developing and maintaining Tableau dashboards preferred; sound understanding of data visualization principles.
- Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or other programming languages preferred.
- Experience with relational databases, structured and unstructured data, and data pipeline development.
- Familiarity with higher education information systems such as D2L, Ellucian Colleague, or Informer preferred.
- Understanding of data privacy, FERPA, and compliance standards relevant to student and institutional data.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
- Proactive, adaptable, and self-motivated, with a commitment to continuous learning.
- Effective communicator—able to present analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborative team member who works effectively across functional areas in a diverse academic environment.
About Mgh Institute
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years along with two new programs: Master of Health Administration in Leadership and Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral and master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.
MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the Institute community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.
Benefits
Why Join Us
The MGH Institute of Health Professions offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where data analytics directly supports student success, academic excellence, and innovation in health professions education. The AIRE office is committed to advancing a culture of data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and transparency—and this position plays a key role in realizing that vision.