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Office of Institutional Research at FSU
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for developing analyses and reports to assist with the measurement of student success metrics and evaluation of student success initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for executing analyses related to accreditation, admissions, enrollment, retention, student finances, graduation, and/or post-graduation outcomes of graduate students at FSU.
- Supports the Graduate School, colleges, departments, and other university units in applying student success analytics to local decision-making and program improvement efforts.
- Supports the development and stewardship of datasets used for graduate student success analytics.
- Develops and maintains data visualizations and dashboards that support graduate student success decision-making.
- Provides decision-support services to university stakeholders by integrating knowledge gained through analytical, dataset development, and data communication activities.
- Conducts trainings and workshops to promote data literacy across campus that directly or indirectly support graduate student success analytics.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: or a post higher education and experience equal to six years.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
- Preference for advanced degree in statistics, economics, or research sciences with high statistical engagement
- Proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and software tools such as Power BI.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Familiarity with SQL is preferred but not required; willingness to learn is essential
- Proven executive communication skills with the ability to discuss complex data and insights confidently with senior leaders
Other Information
Our Mission:
Our mission is to deliver strategically relevant data and analyses that support student success, faculty excellence, and operational efficiency. We drive decision-making through compliance reporting, analytics, and data governance, supported by training and consultation services that cultivate a culture of informed leadership and continuous improvement.
Our Vision:
Our vision is to be at the forefront of decision intelligence by leading a collaborative, data-engaged culture and having a meaningful impact within the university, our state, and the field of institutional research.
What We Do:
- Strengthen Data-Informed Student Success
- Advance Institutional Excellence and Accountability
- Optimize Transparency and Accessibility of Analytics
- Foster Collaboration and a Data-Engaged environment
Helpful
Who We're Looking For: The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem-solver with strong analytical skills who thrives in dynamic environments. You are comfortable managing multiple projects, presenting complex data insights, and collaborating across various teams. You are eager to learn, adapt, and make a measurable impact on the university's success.
What to Expect: In the first 60-90 days, you will get up to speed with FSU's student success efforts, familiarize yourself with key systems and stakeholders, and begin contributing to high-priority projects. Training and mentoring will support your integration into the team, with opportunities to engage in hands-on analytics work.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.
Anticipated Salary Range
Anticipated salary range to begin in the $50,000's, commensurate with education and experience.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This posting is open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Department
Office of Institutional Research at FSU
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for developing analyses and reports to assist with the measurement of student success metrics and evaluation of student success initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for executing analyses related to accreditation, admissions, enrollment, retention, student finances, graduation, and/or post-graduation outcomes of graduate students at FSU.
- Supports the Graduate School, colleges, departments, and other university units in applying student success analytics to local decision-making and program improvement efforts.
- Supports the development and stewardship of datasets used for graduate student success analytics.
- Develops and maintains data visualizations and dashboards that support graduate student success decision-making.
- Provides decision-support services to university stakeholders by integrating knowledge gained through analytical, dataset development, and data communication activities.
- Conducts trainings and workshops to promote data literacy across campus that directly or indirectly support graduate student success analytics.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: or a post higher education and experience equal to six years.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
- Preference for advanced degree in statistics, economics, or research sciences with high statistical engagement
- Proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and software tools such as Power BI.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Familiarity with SQL is preferred but not required; willingness to learn is essential
- Proven executive communication skills with the ability to discuss complex data and insights confidently with senior leaders
Other Information
Our Mission:
Our mission is to deliver strategically relevant data and analyses that support student success, faculty excellence, and operational efficiency. We drive decision-making through compliance reporting, analytics, and data governance, supported by training and consultation services that cultivate a culture of informed leadership and continuous improvement.
Our Vision:
Our vision is to be at the forefront of decision intelligence by leading a collaborative, data-engaged culture and having a meaningful impact within the university, our state, and the field of institutional research.
What We Do:
- Strengthen Data-Informed Student Success
- Advance Institutional Excellence and Accountability
- Optimize Transparency and Accessibility of Analytics
- Foster Collaboration and a Data-Engaged environment
Helpful
Who We're Looking For: The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem-solver with strong analytical skills who thrives in dynamic environments. You are comfortable managing multiple projects, presenting complex data insights, and collaborating across various teams. You are eager to learn, adapt, and make a measurable impact on the university's success.
What to Expect: In the first 60-90 days, you will get up to speed with FSU's student success efforts, familiarize yourself with key systems and stakeholders, and begin contributing to high-priority projects. Training and mentoring will support your integration into the team, with opportunities to engage in hands-on analytics work.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.
Anticipated Salary Range
Anticipated salary range to begin in the $50,000's, commensurate with education and experience.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This posting is open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Graduate Analyst
Frame your degree as directly related
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field maps to Graduate Analyst duties. Document how your coursework in finance, economics, statistics, or a related discipline directly supports the analytical functions in your job description before your employer drafts the LCA.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and SOC code. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area yourself so you can spot a wage-level mismatch before the petition is filed.
Target employers with multi-site LCA experience
If your Graduate Analyst role involves rotating across offices or client sites, each distinct worksite needs its own certified LCA. Ask hiring managers whether their legal team has handled multi-worksite petitions, since errors here are a common RFE trigger.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Filter your Graduate Analyst job search to employers with confirmed H-1B filing history by using Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies that have sponsored the visa for comparable analytical roles, helping you avoid wasting applications on employers who don't sponsor.
Review your O*NET profile before interviews
Employers and USCIS both reference O*NET when determining whether a Graduate Analyst role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Study the listed knowledge, skills, and education requirements so you can speak fluently about how your degree-level background matches those benchmarks.
File early to protect your cap-gap status
If you're on OPT and your H-1B isn't approved before your EAD expires, cap-gap rules protect your work authorization while your petition is pending. Your employer should submit the I-129 as early as USCIS allows to maximize that buffer and avoid a work authorization gap.
H-1B Visa Graduate Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Graduate Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Graduate Analyst positions typically qualify when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, economics, statistics, data science, or business analytics. The job description must demonstrate that degree-level theoretical and practical knowledge is a normal, routine requirement of the position, not merely preferred. Roles where any general degree suffices regardless of field are more vulnerable to USCIS challenges.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Graduate Analyst positions?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to identify employers with verified H-1B filing history for analytical roles. DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data, which Migrate Mate surfaces, shows which companies have sponsored comparable positions. This lets you prioritize applications to organizations that have already built the internal processes to support H-1B petitions for roles like yours.
What documents should I gather before a Graduate Analyst H-1B petition is filed?
Your employer will need your official transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your resume detailing analytical duties, and any professional certifications relevant to the role. USCIS may also request evidence linking your specific degree field to the analytical functions in the job description, so prepare a written summary of that connection in advance.
How long does H-1B status last for a Graduate Analyst, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a PERM labor certification or I-140 immigrant petition has been pending for at least 365 days. Extensions are not automatic: your employer must file a new I-129 before your current status expires, and USCIS must approve it.
What happens if my Graduate Analyst role moves to a new office location after the LCA is certified?
Each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA before you begin working there. If your employer reassigns you to a new city or office not covered by the original LCA, they must file a new LCA with DOL and notify USCIS. Working at an unlisted location, even temporarily, can jeopardize your H-1B status and expose your employer to DOL compliance penalties.