Career Outcomes Data & Insights Analyst

American; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

American University seeks a Career Outcomes Data Analyst on our Washington, DC campus. This role analyzes career outcomes and graduation census data to inform student success strategies and transparency in post-graduation outcomes.

You will collaborate with Institutional Research, IT, and academic units to create dashboards, reports, and narratives that guide program improvements and university-wide planning. Requires experience in data analysis and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, assessment, or institutional research in higher education settings.
• Proficiency in Excel and at least one data visualization tool.
• Experience with survey design, data cleaning, and applied analysis.
• Familiarity with career outcomes reporting and career management platforms.
• Experience conducting equity-focused analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, administration, analysis, and reporting of graduate outcomes and first-destination data.
• Manage the Graduation Census process from planning to reporting.
• Produce annual career outcomes reports and customized analyses for schools, leadership, accreditation, and external stakeholders.
• Develop methodologies, definitions, and reporting standards for outcomes data.
• Analyze trends in employment and post-graduation outcomes; monitor KPIs.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support planning and decision-making.

Skills

Excel

Data visualization

Data analysis

Survey design

Data cleaning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Career management platforms

Career outcomes reporting systems

Job description

American University seeks a Career Outcomes Data Analyst on our Washington, DC campus. This role analyzes career outcomes and graduation census data to inform student success strategies and transparency in post-graduation outcomes.

You will collaborate with Institutional Research, IT, and academic units to create dashboards, reports, and narratives that guide program improvements and university-wide planning. Requires experience in data analysis and strong Excel skills.