Data Analyst

University of Central Missouri (UCM); Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) seeks a data analyst to analyze and interpret data for institutional and external reporting, and to develop and maintain reports and dashboards that support effective decision‑making across the university. You will assist in creating self‑service reports, dashboards, and data connections to improve access to accurate data.

Responsibilities include ad hoc data collection and analysis, documenting data processes, and contributing to IPEDS and other NCES

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, CIS, computer science, mathematics or related field required.
• Master’s degree in statistics, economics, CIS, computer science, mathematics, student affairs, higher education or related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and ability to analyze quantitative information preferred.
• Experience with sophisticated information management tools preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel preferred.
• Experience with coding and programming languages such as R, Python and SQL preferred.
• Experience with BANNER and writing ARGOS reports preferred.
• Experience completing IPEDS and other NCES federal reports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret data for institutional and external reporting; develop and maintain reports and dashboards.
• Assist in developing self-service reports, dashboards, and data connections for accessible, accurate data.
• Perform ad hoc data collection and analysis for various constituents across the institution.
• Produce and maintain documentation of data and processes.

Skills

Statistics knowledge

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

R

Python

SQL

BANNER

ARGOS reporting

IPEDS reporting

NCES reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BANNER

ARGOS

Job description

Analyze and interpret data for institutional and external reporting.Develop new and update/maintain existing reports and dashboards to support effective decision-making across the institution.Assist in developing a suite of self-service reports, dashboards, and data connections to improve access to accurate and consistent data across the institution.Perform ad hoc data collection and data analysis as needed for various constituents across the institution.Produce and maintain documentation of data and processes.

Prepare and analyze quantitative and qualitative studies across a spectrum of areas:-50%

• Including design, data validation, and performing tests of reasonableness.
• Utilize multiple technology applications including data visualization tools to collect and/or analyze data and to prepare/present results.

Analyze and interpret data for institutional and external reporting: -50%

• Development and maintenance of automated reports.
• Perform ad hoc data collection and data analysis as needed for various constituents across the institution.
• Complete other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, CIS, computer science, mathematics or related field required.
• Master’s degree in statistics, economics, CIS, computer science, mathematics, student affairs, higher education or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Basic knowledge of statistics, and the ability to understand and analyze quantitative information preferred.
• Experience with sophisticated information management tools preferred.
• Experience in data manipulation preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel preferred.
• Experience with coding and programming languages such as R, Python and SQL preferred.
• Experience with BANNER and writing ARGOS reports preferred.
• Experience completing or contributing to IPEDS and other federal reports for National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) preferred.

Please note that the University of Central Missouri does not provide immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN visa sponsorship) for employees in this role. All applicants must possess valid US work authorization at the time of hire.