About the role
The Data Analyst manages technical data architecture, automated pipelines, and reporting infrastructure to support institutional research and accreditation. They are responsible for designing interactive dashboards and maintaining data integrity across analytical databases.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Data Analytics. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in writing complex SQL and building business intelligence dashboards.
Full description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Data Analyst manages the technical data architecture, automated data pipelines, data integration, and reporting infrastructure (dashboards) that support accreditation, assessment, and institutional research.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This person is responsible for the following:
- Data Architecture & ETL: Develops and maintains SQL queries, scripts, and automation workflows to extract data from systems
- Dashboarding & Reporting: Designs, deploys, and maintains interactive dashboards using visual tools (e.g., Power BI) for assessment, enrollment, and operational tracking.
- Data Governance & Quality: Maintains data dictionaries and validates integrity across transactional and analytical databases.
- Accreditation Systems: Builds automated digital repositories and evidence pipelines to gather compliance metrics efficiently.
- Assists with staff training and development in areas related to data collection, data management, and data analysis.
- Supports institutional data needs for strategic decision-making, enrollment planning, student success, and evaluation of program effectiveness.
- Other responsibilities, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Meet the technical qualifications for the position, ability to explain data concepts, ability to think through processes from a user and technical standpoint.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
2+ years writing complex SQL, managing database systems, and building business intelligence dashboards (Tableau/Power BI).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting/Stationary Position: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (e.g., laptop, keyboard, mouse, printer). Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75%–100% of the workday.
Manual Dexterity: Repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements are required for typing, clicking, and operating peripheral equipment.
Visual Acuity: Close visual clarity is required for viewing monitors, analyzing complex data, reading documentation, and extensive screen time.
Communication: Frequently communicates with colleagues and clients over video call, phone, and messaging platforms; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Lifting: Occasional lifting or moving of office items (such as laptops, monitors, or document boxes) up to 10–15 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Setting: Indoor, climate-controlled professional office environment or home office workspace.
Noise Level: Low to moderate (equivalent to a typical office setting with computers, printers, and quiet conversations).
Travel/Schedule: Standard business hours with minimal travel expected (unless specified otherwise by the role).
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