Statistician 3
Salary: $67,736.00 Annually
Location: Kutztown, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: E2026-0010
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Institutional Research
Closing Date: 2/23/2026
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Classification: Stat3 05680
Job Summary
Kutztown University is seeking a diligent, collaborative, and analytically driven Statistician 3 to join our Office of Institutional Research. If you thrive on transforming complex data into meaningful insights that shape strategy and student success, this role offers the chance to make a visible impact across the university.
As a Statistician 3, you will independently design and conduct research studies, analyze institutional data, and deliver high quality reports that inform decisions at every level of the university. You’ll partner with academic and administrative units, apply advanced statistical methods, and develop dashboards and surveys. Your work directly supports major initiatives in enrollment, academic planning, assessment, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and execution of institutional research studies and surveys.
- Collaborate with campus partners to understand data needs and recommend effective methodologies.
- Extract, validate, and analyze data from enterprise systems and external sources.
- Apply advanced statistical techniques to identify trends and support decision making.
- Produce clear, compelling tables, charts, and narrative reports for internal and external audiences.
- Complete external surveys and ensure accuracy of all reported data.
- Support key institutional publications, including the Factbook and Common Data Set.
- Contribute to dashboards, data tools, and the office’s web presence.
- Research and develop mathematical and statistical models to forecast performance of new or proposed programs or initiatives and to evaluate the impacts of policy changes.
- Assist with administrative tasks and additional research projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, business, or a related field or equivalent combination of work experience and training.
- Three or more years of experience in data analysis, SQL queries and development of reporting dashboards.
- Strong background in statistical analysis, research design, and data management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with statistical software and database tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
- Experience in higher education or institutional research is a plus.
Supplemental Information
Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on February 23, 2026.
The starting salary for this position is $67,736.00, based on the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.
Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.
Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, isavailable online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/jobs/5231031/statistician-3
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