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Senior Data Analyst

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title Senior Data Analyst
Posting Category Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade 07T
Salary Plan Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate
Department  Institutional Research
Department Description
Position Location Main Campus
FTE 1.0
Job Summary
Leads analytical support for key reporting efforts, for Cleveland State University, (CSU), such as, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), accreditation, and strategic planning metrics. Translates complex research questions into actionable data queries and analysis, ensuring data consistency, accuracy, and integrity. Designs and maintains interactive dashboards and decision-support tools using various platforms and supports campus-wide data literacy through training and mentoring. Works closely with internal partners, ensures high data quality and helps define institutional KPIs, standards, and documentation. Collaborates with stakeholders across the CSU. Delivers insights that inform strategic decisions. Supports data warehouse development, report automation, and process improvement. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, or a related field.
  • Three (3) years of progressive experience in information technology management.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in educational research, social science or related field.
  • Experience managing technical or data engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with data challenges and solutions in higher education.
  • Prior leadership experience in a higher education or public sector environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of data engineering principles, including data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, lakehouse architecture, and metadata management.
  • Strong knowledge of modern data technologies, platforms, and tools such as SQL, Python, Spark, and cloud-based ecosystems e.g., Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks.
  • Knowledge of higher education data environments and regulatory compliance requirements, including FERPA, HIPAA, IPEDS, NSF reporting, and other state/federal mandates.
  • Strategic thinking and adaptability, with the ability to align data initiatives with institutional goals and respond to evolving organizational needs and technologies.
  • Commitment to data governance and security, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, standards, and legal requirements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Advanced analytical and technical skills, with the ability to solve complex data architecture problems and translate strategic data needs into actionable engineering solutions.
  • Possess a high degree of confidentiality to available information.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number PT0703980S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions
Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.


Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Posted Date 10/23/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Review Begins 10/30/2026
Tentative Start Date

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