Data Analyst

Regent University•Virginia Beach, VA

3d•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Data Analyst within the Office of Institutional Analytics uses statistical methods, existing reports, and ad hoc reporting developed using university report-writing assets to retrieve, refine, and report data in support of institutional analytics and business problem solving. The role consults on data collection and processes and participates in institutional analytics projects, particularly those focused on enrollment, retention, productivity, efficiency, and contact center routing strategies. The position is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Qualified candidates may be considered for remote work depending on location. The annual salary is $45,000–$50,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the work, such as mathematics or computer science.
Prior experience with analytical software.
Comfort with detailed data validation and preparation work.
Ability to translate data into presentable formats using PowerBI or other visualization tools for organizational executives.
Careful attention to detail and professional business acumen.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey complex and technical data and concepts in ways suited to recipients’ needs.
Excellent customer service and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred; significant experience related to the job requirements may substitute for a relevant master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Determine data needs from various constituencies and lead or contribute to the design, testing, validation, and delivery of reports that provide the desired data outputs.
Collect, maintain, and expand regularly requested reports supporting institutional needs, including weekly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting.
Maintain applicable websites and/or project inventories.
Master in-house and popular reporting and analysis tools, including Pyramid, Discoverer, Microsoft BI, and Tableau, and provide expert training to other data constituents.
Develop data documentation manuals or other learning materials as needed.
Consult on data collection and processes and participate in institutional analytics projects, particularly those focused on enrollment, retention, productivity, efficiency, and contact center routing strategies.