What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporting Specialist (Higher Education) position at Lackawanna College?
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE
“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025!
Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes 10 satellite centers in Northeastern Pennsylvania!
Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.
If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications.
Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:
The Reporting Specialist creates, maintains, and analyzes institutional data, producing reports for compliance, decision-making, and enrollment management. They work closely with departments across the College to translate complex information system data (e.g., Jenzabar, Salesforce) into dashboards, assist with state/federal reporting, troubleshoot reporting errors and ensure data integrity.
This position is visible to the College community at all levels and interacts with all constituent groups of the College.
The Reporting Specialist reports to the Compliance Officer at Lackawanna College.
This is an onsite position at our Scranton campus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop, maintain and update dashboards and data visualization tools for stakeholders (e.g. Board of Trustees, Cabinet, Department Managers, etc.).
- Develop and maintain a dashboard of Strategic Indicators and other institutional reports necessary for institutional assessment.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required.
EXPERIENCE:
- 1-3 years of data management, institutional research or analytical reporting experience preferred; prior college employment desirable.
Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, October 2, 2026. No phone calls, please.
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In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.
Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.