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University of North Carolina System · 1 day ago

Data Analyst

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of North Carolina System is seeking a Data Analyst II to support the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) through data analysis and research. The role involves collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to produce reports and dashboards related to higher education financial aid programs and nonpublic K-12 scholarships and grants.

EducationHigher EducationTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responding to research requests from the Executive Director and other Authority leaders concerning nonpublic K-12 and higher education scholarships and grants

Maintaining projection models to support scholarship and grant awarding decisions

Preparing materials ranging from detailed, descriptive and graphical reports to concise summaries and talking points on complex issues for a variety of audiences at all levels of an organization, often under tight deadlines

Preparing reports, visualizations, and written products for a diverse audience to include internal leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders

Assisting in the implementation of a comprehensive data warehouse

Supporting data governance initiatives

Qualification

Data analysisSASTableauRelational databasesStatistical packagesEducational data analysisCustomer serviceCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

Master's or bachelor's and 2-4 years' data analytics experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution

Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills

Experience working with relational databases, data retrieval and statistical packages (SAS required) and data visualization software (Tableau required)

Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with varied audiences, including both technical and non-technical experts

Strong customer-service skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality

Skilled in managing and conducting advanced analysis of educational data

Ability to effectively plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously with time constraints

Preferred

Advanced analytical, statistical, and/or research training

Experience with metadata management

Experience writing/editing process documentation or instruction manuals

Experience working in a higher education institution, system office, and/or a state-level higher education agency

Subject matter expertise in one or more institutional research reporting areas: financial aid, student enrollment, academic programs, admissions, facilities, or human resources

Knowledge of higher education policy issues or data reporting systems, federal and state reporting requirements (North Carolina experience preferred), and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation

Knowledge of FERPA and state laws concerning student privacy and data security, experience with data governance, and familiarity with the processes used to share data with various audiences

Company

University of North Carolina System

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University of North Carolina System is a non-profit educational institution that offers research, scholorship & digital learning services.

Founded in 1789

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.northcarolina.edu/

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