What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chicago Campus Data& Analytics Graduate Assistant position at Dominican University?
POSITION: Chicago Campus Data& Analytics Graduate Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Chicago Campus
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Academics
HOURS NEEDED PER WEEK: 15
HOURLY RATE (OR RANGE): $15.50/hour
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT (APPROXIMATE): August 2026-May 2026, plus future semesters if applicable
OPEN TO: Graduate Students
PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chicago Campus Data & Analytics Graduate Assistant will support the campus in using student data to better understand student needs, identify emerging trends, and inform student success strategies and campus decision-making. The Graduate Assistant will collect, organize, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources, including Social Determinants of Health surveys, faculty stoplight reports, academic alerts, and other student success and engagement data.
The Graduate Assistant will develop weekly reports and presentations that summarize key findings, identify patterns across student populations, and highlight students or areas that may require additional attention. The Graduate Assistant will help translate data into clear and actionable information that supports proactive student outreach, resource allocation, program improvement, and overall student success.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collect, organize, and analyze weekly data from Social Determinants of Health surveys, faculty stoplight reports, academic alerts, and other student success and engagement systems.
- Combine data from multiple sources to identify student behavioral patterns, emerging trends, areas of concern, and opportunities for proactive intervention.
- Develop weekly dashboards, reports, and PowerPoint presentations that clearly visualize student trends and summarize key findings for Chicago Campus leadership and staff.
BASIC COMPETENCIES: (Required knowledge, skills, abilities)
- Commitment to justice, equity, and inclusion
- Commitment to ethical practices in use of student communication & data
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Investigative mindset, problem-solver, creative/out-of-the-box thinker
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage both time-sensitive and long-term projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Enrolled in a graduate program full time
- Must be eligible for US Employment
- Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking, graduate student
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Resume and cover letter. Please describe how your skills and interests align directly with the role and the mission of Dominican University.
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