Data Analyst

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is a Cabinet-Level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The agency's main responsibilities include authorizing and approving new degree programs, managing state-funded financial aid programs, and developing and advocating policies to maximize higher education's contributions to the state and its citizens. The Data Management and Analysis division is responsible for the collection of Higher Education Information (HEI) system data and the activities around the use of that data. Data management staff work with institutions to submit data, troubleshoot errors and warnings that occur during the submission process, and provide guidance on how to interpret data elements in the system. In addition to providing support to the institutions for data submission, the Data Management and Analysis area also provides data and analyses to fulfill the ad hoc reporting requirements of the agency, the legislature, governor, and public, and fulfills data requests related to higher education in Ohio. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Cover letter and resume/CV submission is highly encouraged. PDF format preferred. Data Analyst - Administrative Staff and unclassified pursuant to §124.11 (A) (30) and §3333.03 of the Revised Code. Serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and writing skills.
• Familiarity with statistical software such as SAS and SPSS; knowledge of SQL.
• Proficient with use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access software.
• Ability to work in data collection and research environment.
• Capable of writing detailed documents, conducting research in a team environment, and working with complex data.
• Experience making presentations and leading discussions.
• Solid customer service skills and teamwork experience are essential.
• Position requires administrative access to the HEI Auth and HEI system, which will require acknowledgement of stricter background check scrutiny.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all aspects of data input, usage, and related training with Ohio’s Colleges and Universities and the Higher Education Information System (HEI) and Ohio Technical College (OTC) systems.
• Assists in the management and creation of user accounts for ODHE applications.
• Provides customer support to institutions engaging with ODHE applications and services.
• Responds to data requests from the public.
• Performs analysis to assess and maintain data quality standards for data submissions from campuses through the HEI system.
• Assists in the development of queries to identify common submission problems and errors.
• Assists in the implementation of data quality control measures and performs data quality audits as needed.
• Aids in the development of standards to ensure reproducible and reliable analyses by the Data Analytics team.
• Ensures appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive information and information systems comprised of personally identifiable information as defined by FERPA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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