Data Analyst - FT

Southeast Community College; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Community College is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Institutional Research Team in Lincoln. The role focuses on collecting and summarizing data to support decision-making, reporting, and visualization to inform planning and policy.

The successful candidate will use Tableau, Excel, and Access to develop interactive dashboards and reports, assisting administrators, faculty, staff, students, and external partners. This is a full-time on-site position in Lincoln, NE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in social/behavioral sciences, education, or related field.
• Two years of work experience in data analysis and/or research required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, analyze, and summarize data to support decision-making and policy analysis.
• Organize, analyze, and interpret information clearly, in written and/or visual form.
• Support data-related measures, including IPEDS metrics and accreditation metrics.
• Develop procedures for collecting, analyzing, and reporting qualitative and quantitative information.
• Provide research and statistical support for grants development and submission.
• Perform statistical analysis and create data visualizations for college-wide initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Research

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences, education, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Under the general direction and supervision of the Administrative Director, Institutional Effectiveness and Research, and as part of the Institutional Research Team, the Data Analyst will assist in planning, conducting, and coordinating a comprehensive institutional research program. The Data Analyst will gather, summarize, evaluate, and distribute information and research to support decision-making and planning. This is a full-time regular position.

The emphasis of this full-time regular position will be collecting and summarizing data to support decision-making, utilizing best practices in reporting, presenting, and visualizing data. Work contacts will include administrators, faculty, staff, students, representatives of business/industry, community organizations, national accrediting agencies, and State and Federal education entities.

Essential Functions

• Collects, compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data to support institutional decision-making and policy analysis.
• Organizes, analyzes, and interprets information clearly and effectively, in written and/or visual form.
• Provides support for and assistance in defining and analyzing data related to effective measures, including the College’s strategic plan performance indicators, IPEDS metrics, and accreditation metrics.
• Develops and implements procedures for collecting, analyzing, and reporting qualitative and quantitative information.
• Provides research and statistical support for the development and submission of grants.
• Conducts statistical analysis and develops data visualizations in support of college-wide initiatives.
• Responds to internal requests for time-critical, ad hoc data and information.
• Utilizes Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and other reporting software to create reports and interactive dashboards that utilize best practices in data visualization.
• Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences, education, or another related field of study.
• Two (2) years of work experience related to data analysis and/or research.