Academic Data Analyst

Trinity College; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity College is seeking an Academic Data Analyst to support the Provost and Dean of Faculty in using data to advance the liberal arts mission. The role will analyze student outcomes and academic excellence, partnering with the Analytics and Strategic Initiative Center to align with institutional goals.

The position emphasizes advanced data skills, production of dashboards and reports, and responsible AI integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in analytics, data reporting, or related roles.
• 5-8 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, manage, analyze, and report data relating to students and faculty.
• Develop visually compelling dashboards, presentations, and reports.
• Collaborate across Academic Affairs and Analytics teams to ensure institutional alignment.
• Propose and design responsible integration of AI into internal workflows.
• Communicate insights clearly to non-technical audiences and protect data confidentiality.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboard design

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

AI integration awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Academic Data Analyst

The Office of the Provost and Dean of Faculty at Trinity College is seeking a skilled and creative Academic Data Analyst to support the ability of the provost and others to use data systematically to advance the college’s liberal arts mission. The role will be critical in helping to enhance internal decision making and institutional effectiveness and to report comprehensively on data relating to student outcomes and academic excellence.

This new role will provide vital support to the Academic Affairs division. The division encompasses all academic departments, programs, centers, and offices. This includes the Registrar’s Office; Trinity Plus Advising Center; Raether Library; Career Center; Grants Office; Elting Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and a campus in Rome.

The role requires partnering closely with others in and beyond the division to collect, manage, analyze, report, and present various strategic data, from multiple sources, relating to both students and faculty. Partnering closely with colleagues in the Analytics and Strategic Initiative Center is required to ensure institutional alignment. Analyzing internal data vis-a-vis national peer benchmarks will be expected.

The person in this role must have advanced data and technical skills, and should be able to analyze, manage, and prepare visually compelling deliverables, including dashboards, presentations, and reports. They will propose and design ways of integrating AI responsibly into the internal workflow. The capacity to communicate clearly to a non-technical audience, is essential.

We are looking for a person who can also take initiative, think creatively and flexibly, and have excellent inter-personal skills, taking pride in producing high-value outputs in a timely manner. Ensuring data integrity and protecting confidentiality, while exercising the utmost discretion and judgment, are required. Ideally, the person in this role has a passion for higher education and an appreciation for the transformative value of a liberal arts education. While an advanced degree and experience in higher education are preferred, we welcome all experienced professionals.

The position is for 28 hours per week, designed intentionally for someone looking for a flexible and dynamic work arrangement, with robust support for professional development. We are open to a role that takes place over fewer than 12 months per year or that works fewer than 40 hours per week. Working remotely for one-two days per week is possible, after an initial probationary period, so long as the person in this role is a regular and visible member of our campus community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, required
• Master’s Degree, preferred
• 3-5 years of experience
• 5-8 years of experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Qualifications

About Us

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.