Data Analytics Analyst I

Ithaca College•Ithaca, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Analytics Analyst I is responsible for the development and maintenance of reports, dashboards, and data analyses that help inform decision-making across Ithaca College. Working under the guidance of senior analysts, this entry-level position collaborates with other analysts and college stakeholders to deliver accurate, meaningful data and continuously develops proficiency in analytic tools, methodologies, and AI technologies. The position supports the college’s human-centered approach to AI by using technology to enhance analysis while ensuring that human judgment guides all decisions. This role also contributes to Data Governance and Data Literacy initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Experience with data analysis through coursework, academic projects, internships or professional experience.
Foundational understanding of statistics and quantitative reasoning
Working knowledge of Excel or a similar tool, including formulas and basic data organization.
Interest in and willingness to learn and apply AI tools responsibly and effectively.
Ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to learn and apply data analytics tools and methodologies.
Demonstrated analytical curiosity, with the ability to investigate data, identify patterns and trends, solve problems, and adapt to new technologies and analytical methods.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing basic SQL queries to retrieve and prepare data.
Exposure to Python, R, or a similar programming languages.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Experience using generative AI tools through coursework, projects, or work experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain reports and dashboards under the guidance of senior analysts to provide accurate, meaningful, and actionable information.
Analyze and interpret data to support decision-making across the institution.
Create and maintain clear documentation for data models, reports, dashboards, and analytics processes to support consistency and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with analysts and campus stakeholders to understand data, reporting, and business needs and support the development of effective analytics solutions.
Support data literacy initiatives by helping stakeholders understand and effectively use data, reports, and analytics across the institution.
Develop proficiency in data analytics tools and methodologies and apply them to support reporting and analysis activities.
Develop familiarity with the college’s Data Lakehouse environment and assist with support tasks as needed.
Provide support for data modeling efforts as needed; primary responsibility for data modeling rests with other roles on the team.
Apply AI tools effectively and responsibly across all aspects of the role, including data analysis, report development, documentation, and testing consistent with the college’s human-centered approach to AI.
Engage with emerging AI technologies, especially in relation to the use of college data, and stay current with developments in generative and machine learning.
Support AI-related activities including prompt design, data gathering, and testing.
Participate in data governance efforts by following data standards, policies, and regulations.
Support efforts to promote consistent, accurate, and responsible use of institutional data.