Data Scientist

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Data Scientist – Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities includes:

• Research and devise innovative machine learning and statistical models for analyzing student/employee data.
• Responsible for all stages of data science and statistical modeling projects.
• Collaborate with administrators, faculty, and staff on analyzing and reporting institutional data.
• Complete external surveys for the university (IPEDS, U.S. News, College Board, etc.).
• Provide data extract files and ad hoc reports in response to internal and external inquiries.
• Develop Power BI dashboards such as enrollment, admission, degrees, student surveys, etc.
• Present the analysis and results to a varied audience, explaining the technical and domain-specific elements.
• Research new data science developments and how they apply to institutional research.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and much more. 
• State retirement options, including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 
• State employees, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Flexible work arrangement plans 
• Sick Leave Pool Program 
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at the President’s discretion). 
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers, visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience required.

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, research-oriented group.

Advanced experience with SQL, Power BI, Excel, and at least one programming language (ex, Python, Java, R).

Proficiency with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.

Salary:

$70,000 - $75,000 per year.

College or Department:

OIT: Institutional Effectiveness & Analysis

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-05-20

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.