Data Analyst
- Employer
- Dallas College
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 29, 2023
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Weekly Work Hours
40
Compensation Range
Staff Range N05 Salary
Salary Minimum
$53,000.00 Annually
FLSA
United States of America (Exempt)
Position Type
Staff
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for retrieving and analyzing data from a variety of data sources in order to provide information and analysis for planning, assessment, accountability and performance improvements in areas across the district.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must have a broad knowledge of gathering data and experience as
a research or data analyst. Knowledge of current higher education
issues and changes within all district, local, state or legislative
and national and/or federal education areas and maintains a high
level of understanding and impact of changes to two-year
colleges.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solving and analysis of
advanced complexity for assigned area. Strong analytical skills
with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate
significant amounts of information and reports with attention to
detail and accuracy. Knowledge of statistics and experience using
statistical software for analyzing datasets. Excellent planning and
organizational skills, including the ability to manage a range of
tasks with conflicting priorities.
- Capable of working independently on assignments, collaborating
with other as well and the ability to maintain effective working
relationships in a diverse environment. Works well with college
leaders, faculty and staff to provide data requests ensuring the
delivery of data and information are accurate and relevant.
- Knowledge of best practices when making decisions regarding
data programming, data mining and creating organized data outputs
from various data information systems. Experience leading projects,
defining the scope of the project, establishing measurable time
segments and monitoring the project to completion.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain strict
confidentiality. Able to present complex ideas, and analytical
findings clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability
to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse
backgrounds. Strong knowledge and experience providing effective
customer service.
- Provides guidance and support for leading college activities in
institutional research for strategic planning, continuous
improvement, resource development and reporting using quantitative
and qualitative research methodologies.
- Coordinates data-gathering activities for day-to-day data
report requests for all areas of the college, reporting student
enrollment, success, completion and data for discipline, program
and student support services. Conducts comprehensive studies on
targeted topics such as student recruitment, enrollment projection,
distance learning, retention and program effectiveness as
requested.
- Proactively assists college leadership by providing relevant
data for decision-making and maintains extensive knowledge base on
issues and trends related to community colleges and higher
education. Responsible for overall planning, management, completion
and implementation of institutional research projects as assigned
and confers with supervisor regarding standards and
procedures.
- Writes reports, oversee college data compilation projects,
distribution of surveys to internal and external customers, reviews
higher education trends, and provides evidence of college outcomes
and measures. Research various data reporting and visualization
software that support college needs by attending conferences, and
maintaining current technology trends in institutional research
practice, including knowledge of software specifications, cost of
annual renewal and licenses and quality of outputs and data
representation.
- Must have solid listening, oral and written communications to
communicate with a diverse array of stakeholders and constituents
within the Dallas College community network.
- Completes required Dallas College Professional Development
training hours per academic year
- Performs other duties as required.
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Perform manual duties such as lifting and carrying various weight items.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate degree plus three (3) years of work-related experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license if traveling to off-site locations.
- Official transcripts are required.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
Dallas College is part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Dallas College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.
Applications DeadlineApril 13, 2023
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