Data Analyst (Institutional Research)

Prince George's Community College•Largo, MD

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Data Analyst for Institutional Research is responsible for supporting the reporting operations and federal and state reporting of the Office of Research, Assessment, and Effectiveness by supporting internal and external reporting, the business intelligence reporting system, and ability to forecast future performance at the College. The analyst will use the college's enterprise business intelligence tool, SQL, the Microsoft software suite, as well as other appropriate tools to carry out these functions. The analyst will work closely with college stakeholders to understand complex informational needs and translate those needs into reports, and interpretations of data.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social science, computer technology, management information systems or a related field.
Two years of full-time equated experience in data analysis of large data sets, preferably longitudinal data sets.
Knowledge of how to create, query, and maintain large data sets, preferably using a relational database system.
Knowledge of statistical software and its use to manipulate data (e.g., recoding, flattening longitudinal data, producing charts and tables).
Experience with enterprise reporting systems, preferably Business Objects.
Experience with enterprise dashboards, preferably Power BI.Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Knowledge of data schemas and how they relate to building reports.
Public speaking skills.
Ability to work individually as well as in teams.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Detail oriented.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in higher education preferred.
Master's degree in social science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare submission of institutional reporting mandated by the federal government, Maryland higher education commission (MHEC) and other accrediting agencies, and associated organizations.
Produce internal reports both general (e.g. Fast Facts) and ad-hoc.
Design, develop, and test complex reports, extracts, and interpretations of data utilizing the college's business intelligence system.
Interpret and write complex SQL queries.
Perform merges, modifications, and edits to data files as needed for analysis.
Prepare visual displays of data using dashboards, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other software as appropriate.
Provide consultation to college faculty and staff on appropriate use of college data and appropriate usage of data to assess outcomes.
Interpret data for a broad range of stakeholders.
Validate data extracted from the college's data systems for correctness.
Serve as a secondary point of contact regarding the college's data and reporting.
Coordinate and assist with data requests, and reports.
Coordinate with staff working jointly on projects in the areas of data collection, reporting and tracking methodology.
Train and assist college faculty and staff on the use of the business intelligence system.
Comply with all required college mandated training within the prescribed timelines.
Monitor daily automated reports and monitor ODS system. Report issues when they arise.
Collaborate with stakeholders to troubleshoot database problems.
Develop documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.