Data Analyst - Division of K-12 Education Innovation and Scholar Success

Grand Valley State University • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for day-to-day data management and analytical support in the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Division of K-12 Education Innovation and Scholar Success (DEISS). This role is privy to confidential information, as either part of the regular assignment or on a project basis and will participate in data-driven decisions related to the development and implementation of portfolio policies, plans, and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, computer science, statistics, or related field.
• Previous experience in data analysis, educational statistics, data visualization, data management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research, or program evaluation, educational, personnel or public administration.
• Expertise in statistical software packages and programming languages such as R, SAS, and SQL
• Experience with the design and visualization of data with Tableau or Power BI.
• Proficiency in other Microsoft Office software applications.
• Ability to conduct data analyses around educational issues.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to perform independently.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills in dealing with administrative and school-based personnel.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize in a demanding environment.
• Demonstrate interest and/or experience in education and public policy.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in data analytics, computer science, statistics, or related field.
• Experience working in an institution of higher education.
• Experience working in or with Michigan’s charter public school sector.
• Experience working with educational data (K-12 and/or post secondary data.
• Experience with Michigan educational data resources such as www.mischooldata.org.
• Familiarity with major university data systems (Banner, Slate, Workday).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of annual School Performance Reports for all charter public schools authorized by GVSU.
• Build, test, and deploy reports and dashboards in Power BI and other enterprise reporting platforms.
• Develop queries and analyze data using internal compliance data and public databases to develop a variety of portfolio-level and school level reports related to student enrollment, demographics, academic growth and achievement, and college matriculation and retention.
• Identify opportunities to improve data collection/management and the use of data in planning and oversight decisions.
• Work with university Data Advisory body to design and develop new reporting tools in response to DEISS needs and priorities.
• Partner with GVSU faculty and staff, as well as external stakeholders, to collaborate on various research and reporting projects.
• Assist DEISS in ensuring all data management and reporting needs are met with integrity and in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level