Data Analyst

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

Job summary

The University of Central Missouri is seeking a Data Analyst to analyze and interpret data for institutional and external reporting and to develop and maintain reports and dashboards for decision-making across the institution.

The role supports self-service reporting, data connections, and ad hoc analyses while documenting data processes and ensuring data accuracy. A strong foundation in statistics and Excel, with proficiency in R, Python, and SQL, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, CIS, computer science, mathematics or related field required.
• Masters degree in statistics, economics, CIS, computer science, mathematics, student affairs, higher education or related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and 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 NCES preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret data for institutional and external reporting.
• Develop new and 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.

Skills

Statistics

Data analysis

Excel

R

Python

SQL

IPEDS reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, CIS, computer science, mathematics or related field

Master's degree in statistics, economics, CIS, computer science, mathematics, student affairs, higher education or related field

Tools

BANNER

ARGOS

SQL

Python

R

Excel

IPEDS reporting

Job description

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer

Data Analyst

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree in statistics, economics, CIS, computer science, mathematics or related field required.

Masters 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.

Supplemental Information

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.

Special Instructions

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes atUCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes atUCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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