Data Analyst

Bay College

Escanaba (MI)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/Dependent Care

HSA

TIAA 403(b) / 12% employer contrib.

YMC A membership

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Bay College in Escanaba, MI is seeking a Data Analyst to support Institutional Effectiveness. You will manage research projects, dashboards, reporting, and grant initiatives to drive data‑driven decisions across programs and accreditation.

Minimum qualifications include a BA/BS in a data field and strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. The role is on‑site on the Escanaba campus with a 40‑hour week.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in data analysis or related field.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience in data analysis or research projects.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and interpret institutional data to support decision making.
Design and conduct research studies to assess programs and initiatives.
Create interactive data dashboards and customizable reports.
Collaborate with departments to design supports and improvements.
Present findings to senior leadership in multiple formats.

Skills

Analytical

Data interpretation

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Multi-project management

MS Office

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SPSS

SAS

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

SQL

Python

Job description

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Target application deadline date is September 18, 2026.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Data Analyst

Pay Grade Level E-6

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems or TIAA 401(a) 12% employer contribution, TIAA 403(b), generous sick and vacation time, paid holidays, modified summer schedule, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Department

Department Institutional Effectiveness

Campus Location

Min Salary $53,155

Max Salary $66,444

FTE

1.00

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Data Analyst is responsible for supporting Institutional Effectiveness at Bay College. This position will manage a variety of research projects, dashboards, reporting and grant initiatives, contributing to the institution’s overall mission and strategic goals. This role is pivotal in providing data-driven insights that enhance the quality of the college’s programs and operations from the course level to accreditation. This position will gather and analyze relevant data that will guide decisions at the institution. This position will make a meaningful impact on the institution’s success and growth. This position is not remote. This position will be on our Escanaba campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in data analysis, computer science, statistics, information technology, business administration, information systems/management, or science with an emphasis in research and analysis or a bachelor’s degree in another area but holds relevant work experience in data analytics
Strong analytical, data interpretation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working in an enterprise resource planning ( ERP system) or database
3+ years of experience in institutional research or data analysis
Prior work experience with processing detailed information
Understanding of accreditation processes in higher education
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SPSS , SAS , or R
Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView
Experience with SQL , Python, or R programming languages

Months Per Year

Months Per Year 12

Hours Worked Per Week 40

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM with an hour lunch break.

Supervision Exercised

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Institutional Effectiveness.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Occasional travel may be required – both for conferences and trainings, as well as meetings at our Iron Mountain campus.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Collect, analyze, and interpret institutional data to support decision‑making and strategic planning.
Design and conduct research studies to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
Facilitate the development and use of interactive data dashboards and customizable reports that empower employees to analyze to improve student support, learning and outcomes that foster a culture of inquiry, improvement, and data‑informed decision‑making.
Conduct needs assessment by working collaboratively with departments and divisions to design and implement meaningful and effective supports.
Participate in training on use of data dashboards and reporting tools.
Prepare and present reports and presentations in a variety of formats (verbal, written, numerical, graphical, etc.) on research findings to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Stay current on trends and best practices in institutional research to ensure compliance with regulations and requirements.
Provide custom, primary quantitative and qualitative survey/market research including consultation, research design and methodology, questionnaire development, data collection, tabulation, statistical analysis, and report writing and presentation for management data‑driven decision‑making.
Interpret and respond effectively to stakeholder and end‑user requests and needs.
Serve and lead college committees as needed – required participation on Data Governance Committee with the expectation of chair responsibilities when appropriate.

Job Duty