Data Analyst

MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC is seeking a Data Analyst to manage data architecture, ETL pipelines, and dashboards supporting accreditation and institutional research. The role focuses on data integration, reporting infrastructure, and governance to drive informed decisions.

The candidate will develop SQL queries, automate data workflows, and build interactive dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) while ensuring data quality and accessibility for enrollment planning and program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, data analytics, IS, or related field.
• 2+ years writing complex SQL and managing DBs.
• Experience building BI dashboards using Tableau/Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains data architecture, ETL scripts, and automation workflows.
• Creates interactive dashboards for accreditation, enrollment, and institutional research.
• Maintains data governance and quality across databases.
• Builds automated data repositories and evidence pipelines for compliance metrics.
• Supports staff training in data collection, management and analysis.
• Supports strategic decision-making, enrollment planning, student success, and program evaluation.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

ETL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

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Data Analyst

Full Time Technical Oklahoma City, OK, US

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Analyst manages the technical data architecture, automated data pipelines, data integration, and reporting infrastructure (dashboards) that support accreditation, assessment, and institutional research.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This person is responsible for the following:

• Data Architecture & ETL: Develops and maintains SQL queries, scripts, and automation workflows to extract data from systems
• Dashboarding & Reporting: Designs, deploys, and maintains interactive dashboards using visual tools (e.g., Power BI) for assessment, enrollment, and operational tracking.
• Data Governance & Quality: Maintains data dictionaries and validates integrity across transactional and analytical databases.
• Accreditation Systems: Builds automated digital repositories and evidence pipelines to gather compliance metrics efficiently.
• Assists with staff training and development in areas related to data collection, data management, and data analysis.
• Supports institutional data needs for strategic decision-making, enrollment planning, student success, and evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Meet the technical qualifications for the position, ability to explain data concepts, ability to think through processes from a user and technical standpoint.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

2+ years writing complex SQL, managing database systems, and building business intelligence dashboards (Tableau/Power BI).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting/Stationary Position: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (e.g., laptop, keyboard, mouse, printer). Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75%–100% of the workday.

Manual Dexterity: Repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements are required for typing, clicking, and operating peripheral equipment.

Visual Acuity: Close visual clarity is required for viewing monitors, analyzing complex data, reading documentation, and extensive screen time.

Communication: Frequently communicates with colleagues and clients over video call, phone, and messaging platforms; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Lifting: Occasional lifting or moving of office items (such as laptops, monitors, or document boxes) up to 10–15 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Setting: Indoor, climate-controlled professional office environment or home office workspace.

Noise Level: Low to moderate (equivalent to a typical office setting with computers, printers, and quiet conversations).

Travel/Schedule: Standard business hours with minimal travel expected (unless specified otherwise by the role).