Coordinator, Institutional Research Planning and Analytics
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title |
Coordinator, Institutional Research Planning and Analytics |
| Department |
Office of the President - 110 |
| Position Summary |
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, with a mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe, through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education offerings, and exhibitions.
The Institutional Research, Planning and Analytics (
IRPA) department is seeking an intellectually curious coordinator to support the team in analytics and project management. This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with exceptional organizational and analytics skills to be an important part of a newly created Museum research and analytics program.
The ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker, with a knack for organizing complex data and workflows and tracking the moving parts of larger projects. They will need to be energized by the challenge and ambiguity of a diverse set of projects, comfortable managing competing priorities and cooperating with colleagues from across the institution. They should be curious about learning and new challenges and interested in leading from behind.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with pulling data for reports and analysis.
- Assist in creating dashboards, visually compelling data summaries, and other data informed materials.
- With direction, carry out internal and external research and information gathering.
- Assist with fact checking and analysis as needed.
- Understand, track, and prioritize workflows across all projects for team efficacy.
- Provide administrative and organizational support, including calendar management, maintaining file structures, and coordinating meeting set-up, as needed.
- Provide project management support for various internal projects, including keeping track of deliverables, deadlines, and outcomes.
- Help track the details of the Museum's Strategic Plan implementation through various tools.
- Support the coordination and facilitation of communications and meetings with other teams and departments throughout the museum.
- Keep clear notes on discussions, goals, and action items, and manage follow-up activities.
The expected salary range for the Coordinator,
IRPA is $50,000/annual - $60,000/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the
AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of professional experience or relevant college coursework.
- Knowledge of data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools.
- Advanced writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience using PowerBI or equivalent tools.
- Experience with Asana or equivalent project management tools.
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| Physical Demands |
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
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| Category |
Full-Time |
| Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period |
70 |
| Union Status |
Non-Union |
| FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
| Expected Salary Minimum |
$50,000/annual |
| Expected Salary Maximum |
$60,000/annual |
| EEO Statement |
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law. |
| Quick Link |
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4699 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
GS966P |
| Open Date |
01/14/2026 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have two years of professional experience or relevant college coursework?
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Do you have knowledge of data analysis tools?
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Do you have knowledge of data visualization tools?
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Do you have advanced writing, editing and proofreading skills?
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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American Museum of Natural History
Jan 14, 2026