Statistical Data Analyst II
About the position Responsibilities • Develop, manage, and maintain dashboards and data visualizations for divisional and campus-wide reporting. • Support data needs related to retention, progression, and graduation (RPG), student engagement, and wellness initiatives. • Design and administer surveys, assessments, and evaluation tools to capture student outcomes and experiences. • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support programming decisions, strategic planning, grant reporting, and accreditation efforts. • Collaborate with Institutional Research, Enrollment Management, and other academic/student support units to align data systems and definitions. • Translate complex data findings into actionable recommendations and accessible presentations for stakeholders, including the President's Cabinet and Board of Trustees. • Assist in managing compliance with federal and state reporting (e.g., Clery Act, Title IX, FAFSA Simplification Act) related to student affairs programming. • Monitor emerging data trends in higher education and provide guidance on best practices in data governance and analytics. • Serve as a liaison to external partners for data-sharing projects (e.g., Foundation, Corporate Liaisons, Institutional Advancement, Dining Partners). • Lead or support special projects as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs. • Build and maintain a Student Affairs Data Lake. • Work closely with Institutional Research on maintaining the colleges accreditation standards. Requirements • Master's degree in data science, statistics, social science, higher education, public policy or a related field. • Minimum of three years of experience in data analytics, preferably in a higher education or student affairs context. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools. • Experience with survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey) and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata). • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data for diverse audiences. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. • Familiarity with student development theory, learning outcomes assessment, student engagement measures and institutional research methods. • Understanding of FERPA, HIPAA, and ethical data management principles. • Experience working with data sets at Colleges and Universities. • Commitment to advancing student success and equity through data-informed practices. • Experience developing and sustaining dashboards and electronic reporting systems. Nice-to-haves • SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional preferred. • Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Power BI / data modeling / visualization) preferred. Benefits • Hybrid work arrangement • Full-time position Apply tot his job