Data Analyst

Job Summary

The Data Analyst is responsible for gathering data, preparing reports, analyzing data and statistics, and related functions and for using web-based reporting systems to improve data access and analysis for college leadership, academic support units, state and federal agencies, and other stakeholders; maintains a calendar of regular data reports, responds to ad hoc requests for data and information, and creates standard reports from a variety of sources utilizing Microsoft Access and Excel, power BI, tableau..etc.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

The Data Analyst will assist the Director with the following tasks:

• Providing accurate and timely collection and dissemination of institutional data.
• Administer and analyze institutional surveys, such as NSSE, FSSE, SSI, and CIRP.
• Assist with AdHoc Data Requests
• Assist with SACSCOC compliance reports as needed.
• Maintaining and updating data on the Office of Institutional Planning, Assessment & Effectiveness Website.
• Create and maintain Data Dashboards for Institutional data.
• Complete the annual Common Data Set and Institutional Factbook.
• Gathering and monitoring submission of data for external constituents such as: Peterson’s: Integrated Postsecondary Education Survey (IPED’s); NCAA; Phase I Data Report; FAD’s
• Produces tables, graphs, dashboards, and narrative analysis of data to easily display and summarize college data such as student enrollments, retention, and graduation rates.
• Participates in professional development activities, in campus meetings, and serves on committees as required.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree
• Three years of experience
• Technical skills for performing duties of the position, including knowledge of Ellucian Banner
• Knowledgeable in data gathering, analysis, and interpretation related to trends in Higher Education
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information
• Willingness and ability to expand technical skillset as needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a range of institutional constituencies
• Thorough knowledge of higher education institutional research reporting practices
• Ability to conduct research and analysis of project requirements

• Master's degree
• Experience in working in an Institutional Research office

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable

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