Position Information

Working Title: Data Scientist

Position Number: 46

Job Description Summary:
The Data Scientist provides a crucial role in helping the NU System achieve the vision of making actionable data accessible to users across the system. The Data Scientist is responsible for utilizing institutional data to interpret meaning and prediction for business purposes using a variety of methodologies and sharing results via data visualizations or presentations. The Data Scientist is part of the Enterprise Data Solutions team, reporting directly to the University President.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related field
• One year of significant experience performing complex statistical or research analyses to include experience creating data visualizations (e.g., Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, R, Python, MATLAB, D3, or similar).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Institutional Research and higher education.
• Demonstrated experience making presentations in a business or professional setting.

Additional Information

Work Location: Lincoln, NE

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday business hours

Pay Basis: Monthly

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Posting Number: 2012731P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Date: 03/13/2025

Close Date: May Close at Any Time Open Until Filled Yes

Review of Applications Date: 04/04/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

This position works in Lincoln, NE.

Along with your application, attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Direct questions about the position and the online application process to: or call (402) 472-3701.

The University of Nebraska participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Have you worked within the University of Nebraska system in the past 3 years?
  • Yes
  • No