Computers, Software, Information Technology, Internet/E-Commerce, Other / General, Publishing, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration, Research & Development, Web Technology
Job Description
Data Analyst FT/PT: Full-Time
General Position Description:
Provides support by collecting and analyzing data related to college operations, programs, and initiatives to inform strategic planning and promote institutional effectiveness. Collaborates with the Analytics and Reporting Office and departments across the college to create reports, dashboards, and presentations that enable high-level analysis across interdisciplinary functions, helping to identify trends and insights that guide decision-making.
Salary Range: $56,653 - $63,735 per year
Description of Job Function:
1. Maintains and updates the Institutional Research (IR) website to ensure timely access to data and reports; including designing and publishing reports.
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Required Qualifications:
Two (2) years of experience related to the essential job functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of assessment, evaluation, and institutional research principles in higher education.
2. Skill in analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.
3. Ability to use technology and multiple software programs including Microsoft Office.
4. Ability to analyze and interpret data and to clearly and effectively communicate technical information to individuals at all levels of the organization with varying levels of understanding.
5. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management and reporting.
6. Ability to synthesize information and identify key insights from complex data sets.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
8. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and support college-wide initiatives.
9. Ability to plan, initiate, and carry out assignments independently.
General Working Conditions:
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Diversity Statement:
All employees must demonstrate a commitment to Valencia College's Equity and Inclusion efforts.
