Research Analyst

Binghamton University of the State University of New York (SUNY) has an opening for a RESEARCH ANALYST in the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment. This newly created position was designed to support the increasing needs for data collection and analysis in management of office processes, funds and enrollment management.

Responsibilities include:
Prepare statistical and analytical reports; collect and format data for reporting; develop, maintain and manipulate computerized databases. Develop forecast and trend information for reports. Establish and maintain appropriate computer files for efficient data retrieval. Conduct studies to assist strategic planning, budgeting, and decision making. Provide daily support of management of office processes by developing and producing ad hoc queries. Create specific reports used for Common Data Set (CDS) and the Federal Quality Assurance Program (QAP).

Qualifications/attributes:
Familiarity with research methodologies and statistics; SAS, Excel, or other data analysis software required. Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred. Experience with financial aid data and/or working in a financial aid office is preferable. Working knowlege of financial aid office current software package -Sigma System's Student Aid Management (SAM ) is a plus. Ability to think "out of the box"; multi-tasking of competing priroties and deadlines in a dynamic environment. Ability to contribute to positive work environment. Affinity for continuous quality improvement philosophy. Ability to adapt to dynamic enviroment and be a self-starter. Minimum salary $30,000.

About the University and surrounding area:
One of four University Centers within the State University of New York, Binghamton enrolls approximately 12,000 students in programs leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree. The university is prominent in many national survey rankings for its affordable quality of education. Binghamton's faculty, students and staff -representing a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and ideas-contribute to an open, dynamic, and supportive campus environment. The Binghamton campus-spread over 606 acres on a wooded hillside above the Susquehanna River-features physical facilities that are modern, attractive, accessible, and exceptionally well maintianed. A special campus feature is the Nature Preserve, a 117 acre forest and wetland area with a six acre pond that adjoins the campus. Binghamton, located near the base of the Finger Lakes, is 50 miles from Ithaca, 72 miles from Syracuse, and about 200 miles from New York City and Philadelphia. For more information about the University and the area visit our website at www.binghamton.edu

Interested persons should submit resume and list of three references by 7/19/99 to:

Christina Knickerbocker
Chairperson, Screening Committee
Binghamton University
Office of Student Financial Aid & Employment
PO Box 6011
Binghamton, NY 13902-6011

Dennis J. Chavez
Assoc. Dir. of Financial Aid and Student Employment
Binghamton University
PO Box 6011
Binghamton, NY 13902-6011
Phone: (607) 777- 6898
Fax: (607) 777- 6897
http://bingfa.binghamton.edu