Southeastern Oklahoma State University · 3 days ago
Institutional Research Data Analyst
Durant, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSoutheastern Oklahoma State University is seeking an Institutional Research Data Analyst to join their Institutional Research & Records team. The role involves programming, data extraction, research, analysis, and report development to produce accurate and visually appealing reports for various audiences.
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Responsibilities
Produce numerous routine and ad hoc data requests and reports as requested departments on campus
Pulls and cleans quantitative and qualitative data for the purposes of preparing for data analysis and reporting
Produce accurate and visually appealing data reports for public use
Manage website collection of current and past reports for campus and public use
Develop standard reports and processes using data from multiple systems to assist campus areas in planning and analytics
Develop, utilize, and maintain internal and external databases for report development to produce various university reports, institutional surveys, and special projects to meet the needs of campus decision makers, committees, and external constituents
Participate in IR project planning teams to advance campus data analytics and use. Work collegially and collaboratively toward positive accurate project results with a customer service focus
Develop data visualization dashboards and support campus constituents on data usage and access in the dashboard platform
Develop and conduct internal assessment of data processes, data management and data entry to identify areas of operational strength, weakness, opportunities, and threats
Collaborate with the IT department to develop and maintain relational databases and data warehouse to facilitate research and planning activities. Retrieves and analyzes data from a variety of data sources using SQL based query tools
Continuously improve existing procedures to enhance IR support
Provide guidance to administrators, departments, and staff regarding data processes for a variety of reporting needs including assessment initiatives, specialized program accreditation, and retention studies
Assist Director of IRR in organizing and analyzing data to meet the Federal and State reporting needs of the College (IPEDS, SARA, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), specialized accreditations, etc.)
Capture and validate end-of-term and beginning of term data (where applicable) for enrollment, courses, grades, and faculty and staff
Researches and stays current on emerging technologies and tools and makes recommendations for implementation to improve data analysis services and approaches
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
2+ years of work experience in institutional research, statistics, programming, data analytics, or closely related field
Basic experience with using SQL
Demonstrated competence with statistical software, spreadsheets, pivot tables, and database querying software, complex relational databases, data management, and development of queries in Colleague or similar ERP system to extract data from multiple, complex data sets
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and make appropriate decisions or judgments relating to complex research projects
Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written, with persistent attention to detail
Excellent computer skills required with work experience using databases, spreadsheets, and data visualization as well as the ability to learn new systems. Current using Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Argos/Envision and Colleague
Must be highly organized, able to prioritize multiple assignments, and able to work under pressure
Must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle assignments with discretion
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data analytics or another related field
3+ years of work experience in higher education
3+ years of SQL experience
Experience with PowerBI
Knowledge and experience with Colleague ERP system and Argos/Envisions report software
Benefits
University paid health
Vision
Life insurance
Long term disability
Retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System
Tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern
25 paid holidays per fiscal year
Annual/vacation leave
Sick leave
Personal leave
Birthday leave
403(b)
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Dental
Short term disability
Dependent life insurance
A variety of ancillary benefits
Company
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a school in Durant.
201-500 employees
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