Data Analyst

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Job Posting Title:

Data Analyst

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUA ASA - Institutional Research and Effectiveness (Rocaille Von Roberts (00252662))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

DEPARTMENT:        Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness

 

POSITION TITLE:     Data Analyst

 

SUPERVISOR:           Director, Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness

 

PURPOSE:              Responsible for supporting official university reporting. This includes  

understanding and analyzing university data to produce required reports as well as providing data, trends and analyses to university stakeholders.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Provide accurate data and reports to university departments as needed to enhance student success and operational efficiency across academic, student support and administrative areas.
• Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of university applications as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with IET Services and other university offices to facilitate strong data governance and ensure the integrity of data in the university's data systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g. data definitions, code documentation, standard operating procedures, etc) for data, reports and projects.
• Coordinate the completion of required state and federal data reports, including but not limited to submissions to the Louisiana Board of Regents, National Student Clearinghouse, and IPEDS.
• Respond to internal and external ad hoc requests for university data.
• Support data needs for ongoing assessment, program review, strategic planning, accreditation and related activities.
• Research, analyze, and interpret university data and trends to support data-driven decision-making across university stakeholders.
• Develop dashboards and other online data tools to enhance data accessibility across university stakeholders.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Decision Science/Analytics, Business Administration, Applied Statistics, or a related field, or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a database or systems analyst related field, preferably in higher education.  Candidates with 3-5 years of experience in Institutional Research in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices.
• Extensive experience in data analysis using tools such as R, SPSS, SAS, Tableau, PowerBI, and/or other similar data tools is required.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in programming and scripting languages such as: Microsoft SQL, Python, and/or other similar languages is required.
• Ability to design, develop, and manage relational database systems.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP, SIS, and CRM system programming and reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Extreme attention to detail is required.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

 

OFFICE HOURS:  Eight (8) hours per day, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Additional hours worked as needed.

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:

Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be requ