Academic Operations Analyst

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University seeks a data-driven operations professional to support academic leaders with data-informed goals and initiatives. You will assist in analyzing datasets, developing measures, and coordinating initiatives across the Office of the Provost.

The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with campus partners to monitor progress against strategic plans, contributing to academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in higher education, academic operations, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with student-data systems and databases.
• Experience in data analysis and producing reports and visualizations.

Responsibilities

• Provides information and ad hoc reports to academic leadership, as requested, by working with the data team(s).
• Supports academic leaders as they utilize published academic dashboards and design interventions.
• Analyzes data and provides insights to academic leaders with regards to improvement initiatives.
• Assists academic leaders with measuring progress in various academic initiatives.
• Coordinates initiatives in various units in the Office of the Provost and support academic leaders with managing said initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Organization

Communication (verbal and written)

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Banner

Navigate

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Supports academic leaders with all aspects of academic operations including developing data-informed goals and initiatives. Assists with the analysis of published datasets and the development of measures and processes to measure progress against goals and strategic plans. Coordinates various initiatives from the Office of the Provost for academic leaders on campus.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides information and ad hoc reports to academic leadership, as requested, by working with the data team(s).
• Supports academic leaders as they utilize published academic dashboards and design interventions.
• Analyzes data and provides insights to academic leaders with regards to improvement initiatives.
• Assists academic leaders with measuring progress in various academic initiatives.
• Coordinates initiatives in various units in the Office of the Provost and support academic leaders with managing said initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in higher education, academic operations, or data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience

Experience in supporting academic leaders
Experience in academic systems (e.g., Banner, Navigate) or units (i.e., student success, curriculum, faculty affairs, accreditation)
Experience in data analysis and producing reports and visualizations
Experience in process improvement
Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary is $48,180 - $60,000 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to collect, analyze, present, and report information
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Familiarity with student-data systems and databases

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf