Analyst, Data Research Advising

Nevada System of Higher Education; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Holidays & leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada seeks a Data Research Analyst to collect, analyze, and report student and advising data with accuracy and timeliness. You will prepare reports for Academic Advising leadership, respond to ad hoc requests, and support decision-making with data-driven insights.

You will mine data from multiple sources, identify patterns and trends that influence student success, and collaborate with staff and faculty to improve advising interventions and institutional metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years’ experience in a related professional role.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report student and advising data accurately.
• Prepare data and reports for Academic Advising and Student Affairs leadership.
• Mine data from disparate sources to provide a comprehensive informational perspective.

Skills

SQL

PeopleSoft

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS or related field

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft Application

CRM

Job description

Job Description

Diversity Statement

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We’ve prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs.

CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor’s degrees. Consistent with CSN’s mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock‑climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world‑class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family‑friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time‑off options to help employees manage their work‑life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus‑wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

Job Description

*This position will be Open until Filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted byAugust 11, 2026.

The Data Research Analyst reports to the Director of Academic Advising and is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting student and advising data and information in an accurate and timely manner. This includes but is not limited to preparing data and reports to respond to frequent ad hoc requests for Academic Advising and Student Affairs leadership; providing reports and performance analytics for the Academic Advising department in support of key processes; tracking, analyzing, and recommending interventions for students with metrics indicating a need for advising. The Data Research Analyst will generate reports needed for effective decision‑making; mines data from disparate sources to provide a comprehensive informational perspective; identifies patterns and trends that may influence student success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS or other analysis‑based concentration from a regionally accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years’ experience in a related professional role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of the Oracle PeopleSoft Application (CRM).
• Experience developing and producing queries in PeopleSoft.
• Skill in collecting, extracting, and manipulating raw data for reporting/presentation purposes.
• Skill in using a variety of statistical and database management tools.
• Familiarity with the operation of a public institution of higher education.
• Knowledge of SQL and Excel.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices related to student success nationally.
• Skill in organization benchmarking and development of organization metrics.
• Ability to independently plan and organize activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, express ideas both verbally and in writing including the ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students, and the public.
• Ability to analyze problems and users’ needs, convert technical concepts to non‑technical language, and meet deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary information:

Administrative Faculty C - The starting salary is $61,553.

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

*Please note that the College of Southern Nevada does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date.

Posting Close Date

12/31/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever‑changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.