Data Analyst
About The Position
The Data Analyst ensures the efficient operation of the institutional research data warehouse and related databases, tables, and files; creates and supports database queries; and maintains and develops college data dashboards. The role supports initiatives related to institutional research, institutional effectiveness, student success, data disaggregation, curriculum and program review, institutional monitoring, and other DEI efforts. The position is part of the Effectiveness & College Relations team and works most closely with the Director of Institutional Research and the department Vice President. It reports to the Director of Institutional Research. This is a 40-hour-per-week position with a typical Monday-through-Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is primarily on campus, with the opportunity for occasional remote hours after training is complete. Depending on the salary offer, the exempt position may be eligible for overtime under FLSA. Applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon, or be willing to relocate to one of those states. The anticipated start date is the 1st or 16th, or the closest working day.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- Prior work experience in database management.
- Strong working knowledge of SQL.
- Proficiency in at least one programming or statistical computing language; Python or R preferred.
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Access or a similar relational database, including data management and query functions.
- Proficiency with general office technologies, including Microsoft Word or Google Docs, Excel or Google Sheets, and PowerPoint or Google Slides.
- Applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon, or be willing to relocate to one of these states.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Oracle/PeopleSoft.
- Prior work experience in higher education.
- Proficiency in Tableau or similar dashboard software.
- Ability to apply statistical analysis tools for quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Awareness of data governance principles and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Manage files and tables that make up the institutional research data warehouse and related databases.
- Perform high-level database queries using SQL and other technologies.
- Develop and maintain enrollment reports and related processes in collaboration with institutional research and college staff.
- Document data processes, definitions, and reports thoroughly.
- Monitor institutional coding and data for consistency and quality, and support adherence to data governance principles.
- Develop and maintain data dashboards using Tableau and related technology.
- Produce tables, graphs, and narrative analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, using statistical analysis techniques and tools as appropriate.
- Use Python or R for advanced data processing, analysis, visualization, and automation of reporting functions.
- Support institutional monitoring, accreditation, assessment, and ad-hoc data requests in collaboration with institutional research and college staff.
- Support survey administration and reporting while ensuring adherence to data privacy and security regulations such as FERPA.
- Prioritize and manage multiple data requests and projects.
- Conduct longitudinal and cohort tracking as needed.
- Support compliance reporting as needed.
- Support PeopleSoft Query Development.
- Serve on college committees and work groups as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
