Data Analyst

Data Analyst
Carroll University

Classification:Support Staff - Part-time - 20 hours per week -
Limited Term through December, 2020

Reports to:Director of Institutional Research

Description:Under supervision of the Director, the data analyst is responsible for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development to enhance efforts in strategic planning, decision-making, and institutional effectiveness. The analyst will use Microsoft and Business Intelligence (BI) tools to gather, compile, maintain, analyze, and disseminate data. The analyst plays a vital role in transforming institutional data into useable information and actionable insights that support campus needs.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively query data, write technical reports, and produce data visualizations
  
• Ensures data integrity and develops data sets by systematically extracting, organizing, and restructuring institutional data for analysis
  
• Reviews, updates, and submits data to external agencies
  
• Responds to internal requests from University decision-makers by analyzing and reporting findings
  
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data in compliance with university, state, and federal regulations
  
• Identify, analyze and interpret trend or patterns in university data
  
• Performs related duties and other supporting tasks as required or assigned
  
  Qualifications:
  
• Bachelor's degree is required
  
• 1-2 years of progressively responsible experience preferred; related higher education experience preferred
  
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection, analysis, and interpretation
  
• Experience working in a research and assessment setting in higher education preferred
  
• Experience using SQL-based information systems (e.g., Cognos) and data visualization platforms (e.g., PowerBI) preferred
  
• Attention to detail and accuracy
  
  Human Relations Skills:
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including data visualization, and web publishing
  
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and organizational skills.
  
• Proactive problem solver with proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, organize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment.
  
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.
  
• Excellent professional judgement.
  
• Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.
  
  
  Job Number: #2021-054
  
  Please reference job #2021-054 and submit cover letter and resume to: CUcareers@carrollu.edu
  
  Human Resources
  Carroll University
  100 N. East Avenue
  Waukesha, WI 53186
  
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