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

Grand Valley State University•Grand Rapids, MI

21h•$73,000

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. Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $73,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, computer science, statistics, or related field.
Two (2) years of full-time 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.

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 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.