Data Analyst

Association For Institutional Research; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association For Institutional Research seeks a data analyst to provide accurate data and reports to university departments, supporting student success and operational efficiency across academic, student support, and administrative areas.

You will write scripts, collaborate with university offices, and develop dashboards to enable data-driven decisions and transparent reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of experience in a database or systems analyst related field.
• Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices.
• Extensive experience in data analysis using R, SPSS, SAS, Tableau, Power BI or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate data and reports to university departments to enhance student success and operational efficiency.
• Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and performance of university applications.
• Collaborate with IET Services and other offices to ensure data governance and data integrity.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for data, reports and projects.
• Coordinate completion of state and federal data reports (e.g., Lousiana Board of Regents, IPEDS).
• Respond to internal and external ad hoc requests for university data.
• Support data needs for assessment, program review, planning, accreditation.
• Research, analyze, and interpret university data and trends to support decision-making.
• Develop dashboards and other online data tools to improve data accessibility.

Skills

R

SPSS

SAS

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

Data governance

data privacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years related experience

Tools

R

SPSS

SAS

Tableau

Power BI

Microsoft SQL

Python

Job description

A background check is required for hire.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Job Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide accurate data and reports to university departments as needed to enhance student success and operational efficiency across academic, student support and administrative areas.

• Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of university applications as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with IET Services and other university offices to facilitate strong data governance and ensure the integrity of data in the university's data systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g. data definitions, code documentation, standard operating procedures, etc) for data, reports and projects.
• Coordinate the completion of required state and federal data reports, including but not limited to submissions to the Louisiana Board of Regents, National Student Clearinghouse, and IPEDS.
• Respond to internal and external ad hoc requests for university data.
• Support data needs for ongoing assessment, program review, strategic planning, accreditation and related activities.
• Research, analyze, and interpret university data and trends to support data-driven decision-making across university stakeholders.
• Develop dashboards and other online data tools to enhance data accessibility across university stakeholders.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Decision Science/Analytics, Business Administration, Applied Statistics, or a related field, or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a database or systems analyst related field, preferably in higher education. Candidates with 3-5 years of experience in Institutional Research in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices.
• Extensive experience in data analysis using tools such as R, SPSS, SAS, Tableau, PowerBI, and/or other similar data tools is required.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in programming and scripting languages such as: Microsoft SQL, Python, and/or other similar languages is required.
• Ability to design, develop, and manage relational database systems.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP, SIS, and CRM system programming and reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Extreme attention to detail is required.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Institution Description

Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA), located on an expansive 2,000-acre campus , is a premier four-year public university in Central Louisiana. Known for its personalized education and workforce readiness, the university offers over 80 degree programs, small class sizes, and an affordable tuition rate. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents thriving through health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

• health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement options
• various leave options
• paid holidays
• wellness benefits
• tuition exemption for qualified positions
• training and development opportunities
• employee discounts
• and more!

Application Due Date: 2026-08-14

Job Start Date: 2026-10-01

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

State/Province/Region: LA

Reports To: Director, Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Staff # Reporting to Position: 0

Reports In Office: Institutional Research & Effectiveness

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