Graduate Assistant for Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Data Insights
Job Title:
Graduate Assistant for Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Data InsightsFull or Part Time:
Part timeHours:
24Exempt:
NoSupervisory Org:
Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Data Insights (JM-SE)Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
At Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU), the Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Data Insights (IREDI) supports data-informed decision-making to enhance student success, institutional effectiveness, and strategic planning. The Graduate Assistant for Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Data Insights will support data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development to assist university stakeholders in making informed decisions.
This position provides hands-on experience in higher education data analytics, reporting systems, and institutional assessment. The Graduate Assistant will contribute to research requests, reporting processes, and data visualization efforts while developing technical and analytical skills in a professional setting.
This appointment is for a maximum of two calendar years.
JOB DETAILS:
Hourly Rate: $16.00/hour
Schedule: Flexible between Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., based on class schedule
Graduate Assistants are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. During the fall and winter semesters, work hours may not exceed 24 hours per week. During the spring and summer semesters, Graduate Assistants may work up to, but not exceed, 40 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with responding to internal and external research and data requests
Support the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, tables, and data visualizations
Assist in maintaining datasets related to student retention, admissions, degree completion, and surveys
Support updates to IREDI web pages and reporting dashboards
Assist with preparation of state and federal reports (e.g., IPEDS, HEIDI, and other required reporting)
Help analyze and interpret institutional data using spreadsheet and statistical tools
Assist with data integration efforts between systems such as CRM (Slate), SIS (Colleague), and Workday Student
Support the creation and distribution of reports for internal stakeholders
Assist with external surveys and data submissions (e.g., Common Data Set, U.S. News & World Report)
Provide general support for data-related projects and office operations
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General supervision is received from the Director of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Data Insights.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree
Currently admitted to a graduate program or eligible and intending to apply upon accepting the offer. Graduate programs that qualify for this position include: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), or Master of Computer Science & Information Systems (MS), Master of Public Health (MPH), and the Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with spreadsheets and basic data analysis
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and ability to learn data tools and systems
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to learn new software quickly.
Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.
TUITION ELIGIBILITY & TAX IMPLICATIONS:
Graduate Assistantships include a tuition and fee waiver of up to 12 credit hours per semester (maximum 30 per academic year), funded by the SVSU central budget.
Full-time enrollment (9 credits or more) is required in the Fall and Winter semesters, with minimal exceptions available. Less than full-time enrollment is allowed in the final semester for completion or for programs that do not offer full-time enrollment
All tuition/fee waivers will be reportable as taxable income per IRS regulations. Employees should consult a tax advisor for guidance.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Currently admitted to a qualifying graduate program or eligible and intending to apply upon accepting the offer
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with spreadsheets and basic data analysis
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and ability to learn data tools and systems
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly
- Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations
What We Do
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region. With more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study for its thousands of students, SVSU is dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering environment. The institution is recognized for its academic excellence, community impact, and top-ranked campus housing, helping students unleash their potential.
