Senior Data Analyst - Equity Research

Western Governors University • Salt Lake, UT

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The IAR Senior Data Analyst is responsible for extracting, processing, analyzing, and reporting on data to produce rigorous, actionable insights and research. They establish and maintain strong relationships with peers and leaders across IAR, Data Engineering, Product Management, Finance, EdTech, and Faculty staff. They perform ad hoc analyses, build standard reports and data visualizations, and deliver information and insights through various methods and media that privilege data storytelling and compress time-to-action. Want to use data to drive social change? At WGU, our mission is personal. We serve over 190,000 students across the U.S., and every number tells a story—of persistence, barriers, breakthroughs, and transformation. As a Senior Data Analyst on our Equity Research team, you won’t just crunch numbers— you’ll help us identify the systemic challenges students face and uncover the policies and programs that remove them. Why join us? You’ll work on research that matters —equity gaps, student belonging, financial hardship, and outcomes across race, income, geography, and more. You’ll be embedded in a highly respected, mission-driven university known for its innovation in online learning and student support. You’ll have visibility and influence: our team’s work shapes WGU’s internal strategy and external impact with funders and partners. You’ll be surrounded by values-driven peers—analysts, researchers, and storytellers—who bring rigor, heart, and purpose to every project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Sociology, Public Policy, Education)
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, institutional research, or education equity analytics.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing equity gaps in student or community outcomes
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Tableau.
• Strong communication skills—you can turn complex data into stories that move people to act.

Nice To Haves

• Experience analyzing survey data and sense of belonging measures.
• Familiarity with qualitative or mixed-methods approaches.
• Experience working with education nonprofits, philanthropy, or mission-driven institutions.
• Proficiency in Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Lead equity-focused analyses using SQL and Tableau to uncover disparities in student outcomes.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations for teams like Financial Aid, Academic Programs, and Learning Analytics.
• Build dashboards that track institutional progress on equity metrics.
• Present insights to diverse audiences—from senior leadership to philanthropic partners.
• Help guide junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, inquiry-driven culture.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
• health savings account and flexible spending account
• basic and voluntary life insurance
• disability coverage
• accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
• legal and identity theft coverage
• retirement savings plan
• wellbeing program
• discounted WGU tuition
• flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

What This Job Offers

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