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Spelman College · 3 months ago

Statistical Data Analyst II

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Spelman College is seeking a Statistical Data Analyst II to serve as a strategic partner in leveraging data to enhance student experiences and support institutional priorities. The role involves data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting across key areas of student affairs to inform decision-making and improve programming.

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

Works closely with Institutional Research on maintaining the colleges accreditation standards

Analyze and report on first-year retention rate, 4- and 6-year graduation rates, and RPG (Retention, Progression, Graduation) trends disaggregated by Pell eligibility, first-generation status, and major

Support predictive modeling to improve early intervention strategies (e.g., students at-risk, GPA trends, unmet financial need)

Contribute data to institutional student success dashboards and monthly reporting cycles

Track student participation in co-curricular programs, Living-Learning Communities (LLCs), and leadership development opportunities

Monitor and assess student sense of belonging and satisfaction via national and internal survey instruments (e.g., NSSE, CIRP, Spelman Student Pulse)

Provide term-over-term analysis of student wellness engagement (e.g., usage of counseling services, peer wellness programs)

Deliver quarterly data briefs for the VP of Student Affairs and President’s Cabinet focused on strategic priorities (e.g., housing trends, wellness utilization, civic engagement participation)

Maintain a minimum 95% on-time reporting rate for compliance-based submissions (e.g., Clery, Title IX trends, campus climate data)

Reduce manual data collection by 20% annually by automating visualizations and reports through tools like Tableau or Power BI

Provide data analysis to support accreditation reporting (SACSCOC), Mellon Foundation grants, or internal assessments

Participate in working groups on institutional equity, belonging, and student learning outcomes by delivering insights from both qualitative and quantitative data

Qualification

Data analyticsData visualizationStatistical softwareMicrosoft ExcelSurvey toolsCollaboration skillsData governanceStudent engagementEthical data managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailProject management

Required

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

Preferred

SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional preferred

Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Power BI / data modeling / visualization) preferred

Company

Spelman College

Spelman College, a historically Black college and a global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students.

Founded in 1881

Atlanta, Ga, US

501-1000 employees

http://www.spelman.edu

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