Data Analyst: Dashboards & Insights

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

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