Data Analyst

Rice University • Houston, TX

356d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Director of Analytics, the Data Analyst works at an experienced level supporting Rice University's Office of Enrollment. The Analyst will assist with collecting data, analyzing data, and presenting findings. The Analyst will be dedicated to helping with the informational and reporting needs of the Enrollment Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or bachelor's degree and some computer course work.
• Two years of experience in collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Demonstrated statistical ability.
• Familiarity with statistical programming: Stata, SAS, R.
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Office (Access, Excel), SQL Server, and Tableau.
• Demonstrated ability to produce data in a clear and understandable manner meeting user requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible and rigorous attention to detail.
• Ability to use logic to calculate data; efficiently construct a database or scrutinize the form of a question.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education experience with student information systems.
• Knowledge of data management concepts, tools, issues, and environments such as relational databases, application development, data/statistical analysis, and model development.
• Experience with a customer relationship management tool or an admissions system (preferably Slate by Technolutions).

Responsibilities

• Data analysis for strategic decision-making and external reporting.
• Understands business processes and procedures and makes improvements with technology resources.
• Under limited guidance, assesses and produces relevant, standard, or custom reports.
• Serves as a resource for non-routine inquiries such as requests for statistics or surveys.
• Applies technical judgment to work assignments to achieve desired outcomes.
• Data collection and management.
• Leads the implementation of data standards and common data elements for data collection.
• Takes lead when interacting with other IT professionals to ensure data integrity between systems.
• KPI Dashboard Design and Implementation.
• Monitors and analyzes reports to meet strategic, operational, and enrollment goals.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to standardize and systemize routine reports, dashboards, and metrics.
• Assist in preparing presentations and graphics supporting the Office of Enrollment.
• Educate and train staff on data tools, data analysis best practices, and using data to inform decision making.
• Serve as a resource for data interpretation, predictive modeling, and leveraging dashboards for continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree