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SENIOR DATA ANALYTICS DEVELOPER, Institutional Research
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The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Boston University seeks a Senior Data Analytics Developer to join our growing Analytical Services & Institutional Research team. This is a high-impact role at a leading R1 university, where advanced analytics directly shape institutional strategy, resource planning, and student success. The Senior Developer will design and deliver sophisticated data solutions including dashboards, visualizations, and analytic models that transform complex datasets into actionable insights for senior leadership and academic/administrative stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced technical skills in Python, R, SQL, and modern BI platforms while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. If you thrive at the intersection of technical innovation, data storytelling, and strategic decision support, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a measurable difference at a world-class research institution. Key Responsibilities Successful candidates will bring a strong technical foundation combined with the ability to communicate insights that drive institutional priorities.
- Analytics Development:
- Build advanced dashboards, reports, and visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) to deliver clear insights to senior leaders and decision-makers.
- Design and implement reproducible data models and statistical analyses (e.g., regression, clustering, predictive modeling).
- Contribute to scenario planning, enrollment forecasting, and operational optimization projects.
- Data Engineering & Infrastructure:
- Develop and optimize queries and pipelines using SQL and/or cloud-based tools.
- Support the integration of data across institutional systems (SIS, HRIS, LMS) and external sources (IPEDS, NSF HERD, CDS).
- Contribute to a scalable and modern data environment, leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and data stack tools (dbt, Airflow). Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with administrators and technical staff to clarify questions, design solutions, and translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Create executive-ready reports and presentations tailored to non-technical stakeholders.
- Support a culture of data literacy and evidence-based decision-making across the institution.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Document workflows, models, and reporting resources for transparency and reproducibility.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team.
- Stay current on emerging analytics technologies and best practices.
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This position is located in BOSTON, MA. View the Google Map in full screen.
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