Data Analyst

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Data Analyst

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Technologists

Department

NJMS-Emergency Medicine

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Data Analyst for the Emergency Medicine Department within New Jersey Medical School.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is seeking a Data Analyst to support the academic, clinical, and financial operations of the department. This role will collaborate with leadership to collect and analyze operational data, providing metrics and insights that support decision-making and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency medicine services. The Data Analyst will focus on generating data-driven insights to enhance performance, streamline processes, and optimize outcomes across the department.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive data system to track and analyze academic and clinical performance within the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Collaborate with department leadership to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to improve academic performance, service delivery, and efficiency.

Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets using tools like Epic SlicerDicer, PowerBI (or Tableau), and Excel to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

Create and maintain regular reports and dashboards using PowerBI (or Tableau) to monitor departmental performance and operational outcomes.

Utilize data systems to extract, analyze, and present data in ways that optimize academic and operational processes.

Support quality improvement initiatives by providing data-driven recommendations for optimizing processes and patient care

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

26S

Salary Details

A maximum of $73,161.00 is budgeted for this position.

Minimum Salary

73161.00

Mid Range Salary

87905.00

Maximum Salary

104450.00

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours (per week)

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics, informatics, mathematics, computer science, business or systems information, plus Three (3) years of experience in data analysis, data management, or reporting, particularly related to hospital administration and operational efficiency.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a clinical setting is highly desirable.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

No significant physical demands aside from routine office work.

Must be able to lift or exert a force up to thirty-five (35) pounds.