Data Analyst
Role Overview
Maintains the institutional research data warehouse, related tables and files, database queries, and college data dashboards.
Supports institutional research, institutional effectiveness, student success, monitoring, and DEI initiatives through accurate data and analysis.
Works on the Effectiveness & College Relations team, most closely with the Director of Institutional Research and the department Vice President.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Maintains the institutional research data warehouse, related tables and files, database queries, and college data dashboards.
Supports institutional research, institutional effectiveness, student success, monitoring, and DEI initiatives through accurate data and analysis.
Works on the Effectiveness & College Relations team, most closely with the Director of Institutional Research and the department Vice President.
Schedule and workplace
- The position is 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- The role is primarily on campus, with occasional remote hours possible after training.
Data management and reporting
- Manage institutional research data warehouse files and tables and related databases.
- Develop and run SQL and other database queries; develop enrollment reports and related processes.
- Document data processes, definitions, and reports; maintain coding consistency, data quality, and governance practices.
- Develop and maintain Tableau and related dashboards.
- Produce tables, graphs, and narrative analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
- Use Python or R for advanced data processing, analysis, visualization, and reporting automation.
Institutional research support
- Support institutional monitoring, accreditation, assessment, and ad hoc data requests in collaboration with college staff.
- Support survey administration and reporting while observing privacy and security requirements such as FERPA.
- Manage multiple data requests and projects, conduct longitudinal and cohort tracking, and support compliance reporting.
- Serve on college committees and work groups and support PeopleSoft Query development.
- Assist with data disaggregation for curriculum and program review, institutional monitoring, and other DEI initiatives.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- Prior database management experience and strong working knowledge of SQL.
- Proficiency in at least one programming or statistical computing language; Python or R is preferred.
- Communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Access or a similar relational database, including data management and query functions.
- Proficiency with general office tools, including Word or Google Docs, Excel or Google Sheets, and PowerPoint or Google Slides.
- Awareness of data governance principles and best practices.
Preferred qualifications
- Working knowledge of Oracle/PeopleSoft.
- Prior higher education experience.
- Proficiency in Tableau or similar dashboard software.
- Ability to apply statistical analysis tools to quantitative and qualitative data.
Compensation
- The source lists compensation of USD 74,400–99,000 yearly.
- The position is exempt; overtime eligibility may depend on the salary offer under FLSA.
About the team
The Effectiveness & College Relations team manages college data, monitoring reports, marketing and websites, and the ctcLink enterprise system.
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