Audit Data Analyst

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Mentorship

Academic setting

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Student Success Analytics team seeks a Data Analyst, Associate to support data collection, preparation, analysis, and reporting. Under supervision, you will execute routine analytical tasks that inform business decisions, improve operational efficiency, and protect data integrity.

Responsibilities include data gathering from internal and external sources, cleaning, transforming, maintaining reports and dashboards, and assisting with presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge of data structures, data analysis, and visualization techniques.
• Experience using SQL for data retrieval and creating dashboards with BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and compiles data from internal and external sources to support reporting and analysis needs.
• Performs data cleaning, transformation, and validation activities to ensure accuracy and usability.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of recurring reports, dashboards, and visualizations.
• Conducts exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, or inconsistencies.
• Follows documented data governance, privacy, and quality standards.
• Supports senior team members in the preparation of presentations, briefings, or summaries based on analytical findings.
• Documents data processes, sources, and methodologies in accordance with internal standards.
• Helps monitor data quality and work with relevant teams to correct identified issues.
• Participates in team meetings and contributes to the ongoing improvement of data practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

R

Oracle DB

SQL Server

Azure/AWS

Job description

Data Analyst, Associate

Student Success

Student Engagement

These are exciting times in the Student Engagement Department. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Student Engagement Department is seeking a Data Analyst, Associate to join the already awesome team taking the department to the next level of excellence! They are Responsible for supporting data collection, preparation, analysis, and reporting functions. This role works under direct supervision and is focused on executing routine analytical tasks that support business decision making, operational efficiency, and data integrity.

WHAT MAKES Recreational Services A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Gathers and compiles data from internal and external sources to support reporting and analysis needs.
• Performs data cleaning, transformation, and validation activities to ensure accuracy and usability.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of recurring reports, dashboards, and visualizations.
• Conducts exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, or inconsistencies.
• Follows documented data governance, privacy, and quality standards.
• Supports senior team members in the preparation of presentations, briefings, or summaries based on analytical findings.
• Documents data processes, sources, and methodologies in accordance with internal standards.
• Helps monitor data quality and work with relevant teams to correct identified issues.
• Participates in team meetings and contributes to the ongoing improvement of data practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Requirements

• Knowledge of basic data structures, data analysis, and visualization techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience using SQL for data retrieval * Knowledge of business intelligence (BI) tools such as Power BI or Tableau, with ability to create and maintain basic dashboards and reports.
• Knowledge of and experience with programming and scripting languages. (e.g. R or Python).
• Knowledge of and experience with relational database management systems (e.g. Oracle or SQL Server).
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets. * Knowledge and experience with cloud service providers (e.g. Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services).
• Analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

Department: Student Success Analytics

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Salary: $60,600 -$75,000

Pay Grade: 20

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 10/13/26, 2:56:54 PM

Closing Date: 10/28/26, 3:59:00 AM

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