Association for Institutional Research (AIR) · 1 month ago
Data Analytics Specialist
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is seeking a Data Analytics Specialist who will provide reporting, statistical analysis, and visualizations to support various institutional initiatives. The role involves conducting advanced statistical analysis, leading data reporting efforts, and enhancing organizational data literacy through training and education.
Association
Responsibilities
Provides reporting, statistical analysis and visualizations that support strategic planning, student success tracking, enrollment management, accreditation, and federal and state compliance
Conducts robust statistical analysis using advanced techniques for data modeling, predictive analytics, and cluster analysis
Leads efforts in reporting and analyzing data from National Student Clearinghouse and other datasets to inform decisions pertaining to student success metrics
Publishes data visualizations related to student retention, graduation, persistence, and achievement
Provides reports related to student credit hour production for academic colleges and departments
Serves on committees related to student success as needed, and provide training and education to improve organizational data literacy and use of data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline) with a minimum of two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
All degrees must be from appropriately accredited universities and colleges
Preferred
Master's degree earned or in progress from an accredited institution in a relevant field
Data Science experience
Experience in higher education
Expertise using report writing software such as SQL Server Reporting Services
Expertise using SQL programming language in a SQL editor environment
Experience with student information systems like Banner or Peoplesoft
Demonstrated ability to teach and train administrators, faculty, staff, and students on subjects related to data science, analytics, and data literacy
Demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis tools (such as SAS and SPSS) as well as programming languages commonly used for data analysis (including Python and R)
Demonstrated knowledge of business intelligence tools such as SAS Visual Analytics, Tableau, or Power BI
Expertise developing queries using relational databases
Demonstrated knowledge of data analytics and research principles and study design
Demonstrated ability to work on multi-functional project teams
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Dental, vision and health insurance plans
Tuition waiver program
Free membership to the Campus Recreation Center
Free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus
Meditation and yoga sessions
Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Pretax flexible spending accounts
12 paid holidays
24 hours of paid community service leave time
Paid vacation and sick leave accrual
Family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service
Abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy
Employee assistance program
Company
Association for Institutional Research (AIR)
The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) supports higher education professionals in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of data, and the strategic use of information for effective decision making and planning.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
JASON LEWIS
Deputy Director & CFO
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