Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst

Division/Department: Academic Affairs/252-Institutional Effectiveness

Reports to: Dean of Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Location: Main Campus

Position Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours worked Per Week: 40

POSITION SUMMARY: The Data Analyst assists the Dean of Institutional Research and Effectiveness by analyzing and coordinating data to support the functions of the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This person is responsible for the following:

Surveys

• Schedule Surveys

• Enter survey template into survey system

• Coordinate survey distribution

• Monitor survey completion

• Prepare survey results and analysis presentation

Assessment

• Send calendar reminders with upcoming due dates

• Build SLO forms for reporting

• Update the Assessment Site with report submissions

• Assist with updating Curriculum Maps

• Schedule Program Reviews (scheduling with department, room reservation, Zoom, etc.)

• Compile Program Review sections

• Publish Program Reviews

• Prepare End-of-Course Surveys for each course

• Make End-of-Course Results accessible to program directors and faculty

• Coordinate scheduling of E-Proficiency Profile Exams

• Share results of E-Proficiency Profile Exams with Advisors

• Assist with proctoring of E-Proficiency Profile Exams

Accreditation

• Schedule meetings for faculty/staff serving on criterion committees

• Upload and link evidence into the Assurance Argument System

• Send reminders about updates needed to the criterion committees

Data Requests

• Monitor, track, and respond to data requests

• Assist with cleaning/sanitizing data

• Develop charts and graphs to represent data and trends

• Post data, analysis, and/or reports for appropriate campus constituents, as applicable

• Pull reports from Jenzabar

• Assist with completing annual reports, including IPEDS and the HLC Institutional Update

• Assist with the annual development and update of the University Fact Book

Retention

• Record retention data

• Generate comparative retention reports

• Maintain documentation of numerical retention goals for each program

• Maintain documentation of retention activity from Retention D3 form

• Develop reports for metrics related to enrollment, retention, graduation, completion, and student performance

Overall

• Assist with staff training and development in areas related to data collection, data management, and data analysis.

• Support institutional data needs for strategic decision-making, enrollment planning, student success, and evaluation of program effectiveness.

• Other responsibilities, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Meet the technical qualifications for the position, ability to explain data concepts, ability to think through processes from a user and technical standpoint

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in the area of mathematics, data analytics, or computer science

COMPUTER SKILLS: Advanced Excel skills required; Google Sheets skills required; basic understanding of coding and programming preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, standing, and working on a computer

• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers when typing and/or writing.

• Visual acuity to compile and compute data, operate a computer, proofread materials and do extensive reading.

• Stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The role may require occasional travel for meetings, training, or conferences. The Human Resources Generalist typically works standard business hours, but flexibility may be required during peak periods or special projects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.