Data Analyst

Taleo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education and DevelopmentOpportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Public retirement systems

Job summary

Ohio Department of Higher Education seeks a Data Analyst to support the Data Management & Analysis division. You will assist with data input, user management, and responding to data requests for HEI/OTC systems, ensuring data quality and reliable analyses.

You will work under the Director, Data Management & Analysis, collaborating with institutions and stakeholders to maintain data standards and produce ad hoc reporting for the agency and public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and writing skills.
• Familiarity with statistical software such as SAS and SPSS; knowledge of SQL.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Ability to work in data collection and research environment.
• Capable of writing detailed documents and conducting research in a team environment.
• Experience making presentations and leading discussions.
• Solid customer service skills and teamwork experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data input, usage, and training for HEI and OTC systems.
• Help manage and create user accounts for ODHE applications.
• Provide customer support to institutions engaging with ODHE applications.
• Respond to data requests from the public.
• Perform analysis to ensure data quality for HEI submissions.
• Develop queries to identify submission problems and errors.
• Support data quality audits and quality control measures.
• Assist in developing standards for reproducible analyses by the Data Analytics team.
• Ensure handling of confidential information per FERPA requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data Analytics

Technical Writing

Research

Statistics/Mathematics

Active Learning

Analyzation

Critical Thinking

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Job Description - Data Analyst (260007BM)

Data Analyst (260007BM)

Organization

Higher Education

Agency Contact Name and Information : Patricia Guseman

Work Location

Ohio Department of Education 25 South Front Street Columbus 43215-4104

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $60,000-$65,000

Schedule

Full-time

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Data Analytics

Technical Skills : Data Analytics, Technical Writing, Research, Statistics/Mathematics

Professional Skills : Active Learning, Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Teamwork

Primary Technology : Structured Query Language (SQL)

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is a Cabinet-Level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The agency's main responsibilities include authorizing and approving new degree programs, managing state-funded financial aid programs, and developing and advocating policies to maximize higher education's contributions to the state and its citizens.

The Data Management and Analysis division is responsible for the collection of Higher Education Information (HEI) system data and the activities around the use of that data. Data management staff work with institutions to submit data, troubleshoot errors and warnings that occur during the submission process, and provide guidance on how to interpret data elements in the system. In addition to providing support to the institutions for data submission, the Data Management and Analysis area also provides data and analyses to fulfill the ad hoc reporting requirements of the agency, the legislature, governor, and public, and fulfills data requests related to higher education in Ohio.

Job Description

Data Analyst - Administrative Staff and unclassified pursuant to §124.11 (A) (30) and §3333.03 of the Revised Code. Serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). Reports directly to the Director, Data Management & Analysis.

• Assists with all aspects of data input, usage, and related training with Ohio’s Colleges and Universities and the Higher Education Information System (HEI) and Ohio Technical College (OTC) systems.
• Assists in the management and creation of user accounts for ODHE applications.
• Provides customer support to institutions engaging with ODHE applications and services.
• Responds to data requests from the public.
• Performs analysis to assess and maintain data quality standards for data submissions from campuses through the HEI system.
• Assists in the development of queries to identify common submission problems and errors.
• Assists in the implementation of data quality control measures and performs data quality audits as needed.
• Aids in the development of standards to ensure reproducible and reliable analyses by the Data Analytics team.
• Ensures appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive information and information systems comprised of personally identifiable information as defined by FERPA.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position reports to the agency headquarters located in downtown Columbus, Ohio five (5) days a week.

Selected applicants may be asked to complete an exercise to demonstrate ability to complete duties outlined above.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and writing skills.
• Familiarity with statistical software such as SAS and SPSS; knowledge of SQL.
• Proficient with use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access software.
• Ability to work in data collection and research environment.
• Capable of writing detailed documents, conducting research in a team environment, and working with complex data.
• Experience making presentations and leading discussions.
• Solid customer service skills and teamwork experience are essential.
• Position requires administrative access to the HEI Auth and HEI system, which will require acknowledgement of stricter background check scrutiny.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.