Inside Higher Ed · 18 hours ago
Statistical Data Analyst II
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expInside Higher Ed 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 in key areas such as retention, engagement, and student success.
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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
Support alignment with Spelman’s KPIs and Strategic Plans
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
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
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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