Title III Research & Data Analyst

Kansas City Kansas Community College•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports both Institutional Effectiveness and Enrollment Management, with responsibilities shared approximately 50/50. The role plays a key part in advancing student success, strategic planning, resource management, and enrollment initiatives supported through Title III. The Analyst collaborates across departments to provide data, research, and reporting that support institutional decision-making, accreditation, program review, and federal Title III reporting requirements. This position is responsible for extracting, analyzing, and validating data to deliver accurate, meaningful insights to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, analytics, mathematics, computer science, behavioral/social sciences, information technology, or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience in data collection, conducting research studies, and analysis.
Demonstrated experience working with large datasets or data warehouses.
Demonstrated experience using data tools and systems such as databases, spreadsheets, statistical packages (e.g., SPSS), SQL, and business intelligence/reporting tools.
Understanding of database structures and data warehousing concepts.
Ability to use a variety of tools and systems to analyze and interpret data.
Working knowledge of enterprise-level enrollment management and student success platforms, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office 365 applications.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and coordinate tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to contribute in both lead and support roles.
Ability to communicate complex data concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences to support evidence-based decision-making.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices that support educational access and student success.
Ability to maintain a positive, professional approach while working under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal grant reporting (e.g., Title III or similar).
Experience with enterprise data systems (e.g., Colleague, Banner).
Experience with SQL programming.
Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Experience working with student-level data in higher education.
Experience with Ellucian Insights.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Title III Project Director to ensure accurate and timely data reporting in compliance with federal Title III requirements.
Support Title III Annual Performance Reporting and alignment with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements.
Assist in collecting, analyzing, and communicating data tied to grant outcomes and institutional priorities.
Extract, analyze, and validate institutional data to support decision-making and reporting.
Conduct quantitative analyses related to institutional effectiveness, student success, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Develop summary reports and insights to inform planning, policy discussions, and strategic initiatives.
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to support enrollment management, institutional planning, and departmental operations.
Create and maintain reports used in academic and administrative program reviews.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability across reporting tools and outputs.
Manage the course evaluation process.
Design and administer internal surveys for institutional and Title III data collection.
Analyze survey results and provide actionable insights to campus stakeholders.
Respond to ad-hoc data and information requests from faculty, staff, and administrators.
Collaborate on interdepartmental and cross-campus data projects.
Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director IE, or Title III Project Director.