Career Outcomes Data Analyst

American University•Washington, DC

7h•$65,000 - $73,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Career Outcomes Data Analyst leads the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of career outcomes and assessment data for American University’s Career & Experiential Learning portfolio. The role provides analytical expertise to support student success, equitable access to high-impact experiences, and transparent post-graduation outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Operations, Data & Systems, the analyst turns complex and decentralized data into actionable insights for continuous improvement, resource allocation, and institutional decision-making. In partnership with the Data & Career Systems Analyst, the position focuses on career outcomes, graduation census, program assessment, and strategic analytics related to student success beyond graduation. This is a full-time, regular position requiring 35 hours per week. The work modality is hybrid, with on-campus work 3–4 days per week. The position may supervise graduate assistants, student employees, or project-based analysts who support data collection and reporting. The salary range is $65,000–$73,000 annually. The position is represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. Employees must deliver services from Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia, or work on site at the university.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
2–4 years of relevant experience in data analysis, assessment, evaluation, or institutional research; higher education or student success experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience with survey design, data cleaning, and applied analysis.
Strong proficiency in Excel and at least one data visualization or analytics tool.
Ability to translate complex analyses into clear insights and recommendations for varied audiences.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in higher education, social or behavioral science, public policy, business analytics, data science, or a related field.
Familiarity with career outcomes reporting and career management platforms.
Experience conducting equity-focused analyses.
Experience working in decentralized or matrixed organizations.
Experience partnering with Institutional Research or academic units.
Experience in higher education or student success contexts.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, administration, analysis, and reporting of graduate outcomes and first-destination data in alignment with national standards and best practices.
Manage the Graduation Census process, including project planning, timelines, data collection, reconciliation, quality assurance, documentation, and reporting.
Produce annual career outcomes reports and customized analyses for schools, academic programs, university leadership, accreditation efforts, and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain methodologies, definitions, and reporting standards that promote consistency, transparency, and comparability of outcomes data.
Analyze employment, graduate education, and post-graduation success trends and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Define and monitor key performance indicators related to career readiness, experiential learning, student engagement, and post-graduation outcomes.
Conduct ad hoc analyses to address strategic questions and support departmental planning and decision-making.
Analyze and integrate data from career systems, surveys, experiential learning programs, and institutional sources for longitudinal and cross-functional analysis.
Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, visual reports, and recurring reporting processes for diverse audiences.
Conduct equity-minded analyses to identify disparities in outcomes across student populations.
Develop recommendations for programmatic, operational, and strategic improvements based on assessment findings.
Translate complex analyses into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership and campus partners, and help develop credible institutional narratives.
Collaborate with Institutional Research, Information Technology, Alumni Relations, Advancement, AU Abroad, and academic units on outcomes reporting and assessment.
Partner with the Data & Career Systems Analyst to ensure reporting requirements are reflected in system design, data definitions, and reporting infrastructure.
Contribute to data governance through documentation, standards development, and responsible data-use practices.
Support data quality, validation, and reconciliation processes related to outcomes and assessment reporting.
Serve on relevant university committees and working groups.
Communicate findings through reports, presentations, visualizations, and institutional narratives.
Support staff and campus partners in developing data literacy and using evidence for planning and continuous improvement.
Provide consultation and guidance on outcomes data, assessment methods, and interpretation of findings.
Contribute to division and university-wide initiatives related to assessment, outcomes reporting, and strategic planning.
Support emerging priorities related to career readiness, experiential learning, student success, and post-graduation outcomes.
May supervise graduate assistants, student employees, or project-based analysts supporting data collection and reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.