Data Analyst, Wellness at Penn

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Data Analyst, Wellness at Penn

Job Profile Title

Data Analyst C

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Director of Public Health, the Data Analyst supports Public Health and Wellbeing’s mission of creating a community of care and the Wellness at Penn vision of integrating the science, theory, and practice of Wellness.

The Data Analyst fulfills this role by providing the Public Health and Wellbeing team with thoughtful assessment of undergraduate, graduate, and professional student data and clear and effective report writing to help tell the Wellness at Penn story. The Data Analyst manages multiple data systems and oversees survey administration as well as semester and annual population level data reviews that help tell the story of Wellness.

This position is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and communicating data that will provide Wellness at Penn with a data-driven, evidence-based approach to infusing wellness across its nine domains (Physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, occupation, environmental, creativity, and financial wellness) through inclusive, innovative, and impactful initiatives. The functions of this position include analyzing data to inform disease prevention efforts, identify patterns to help develop interventions, support evaluation of ongoing health and wellness programs, support a centralized method for evaluating, reporting, and managing transactions for student immunization and insurance requirements, and developing consistent processes and workflows in a new and evolving organization. This position will also collaborate closely with University data system operators including but not limited to Institutional Research and Advancement, Student Registration and Financial Services, and Data Warehouse, and Penn Medicine.

The Data Analyst will embrace our core values of compassion, accessibility, respect, and empowerment (CARE) throughout their work.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The Data Analyst will:
- Oversee the analysis and reporting of population-level metrics on a monthly, semester and annual basis

• Build, run, and perform routine analysis of data reports for population-level metrics using multiple data systems including electronic health record systems and national and university-based surveys
• Assist public health surveillance reports monthly, semesterly, and annually
• Support queries and workflows to manage and report student immunization and insurance requirements and transactions
• Assist in evaluation frameworks and data analysis for health education programs and interventions

- Evaluate and report on population level data acquired through Wellness at Penn services, including but not limited to:

• Patient Satisfaction Surveys
• National organization surveys and population level health assessments 
• General utilization of services
• Create analysis plans and develop reports to present findings that inform University and Wellness colleagues on the health and wellness of Penn students

- Develop innovative approaches for data sharing and visualization based on various audiences within the Penn community

- Actively participate in relevant professional organizations

- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Master’s degree in public health or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work on a team; excellent written communications skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple data systems and to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including students, faculty members, staff, and university administrators.
• Experience with statistical analysis software (ex. SAS, SPSS, etc.) and electronic health record systems preferred.
• Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity and can work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Health and Wellness

Pay Range

$62,067.00 - $75,700.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay