Data Analyst – Institutional Research & Dashboards (Hybrid)

Remote Jobs; Longview (WA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lower Columbia College is seeking a Data Analyst to ensure efficient operation of the institutional research data warehouse and related databases. The role includes creating SQL queries, supporting data dashboards in Tableau, and assisting with institutional research initiatives for student success.

The position is on campus with occasional remote hours after training, 40 hours/week, Exempt status, and reporting to the Director of Institutional Research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Prior work experience in database management.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or statistical computing language, preferably Python or R.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Access or similar relational database.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides).

Responsibilities

• Manage files and tables that make up the institutional research data warehouse and related databases.
• Perform high-level database queries using SQL and other technologies.
• Develop and maintain enrollment reports and related processes with institutional research staff.
• Maintain documentation of data processes, definitions and reports.
• Monitor and maintain data quality and governance.
• Develop and maintain data dashboards using Tableau and related tools.
• Produce tables, graphs and narrative analysis of data.
• Leverage Python or R for data processing, analysis and automation.
• Support monitoring, accreditation and ad-hoc data needs as needed.
• Support survey administration and data privacy compliance (FERPA).
• Prioritize and manage multiple data requests and projects.
• Conduct longitudinal and cohort tracking as needed.
• Support compliance reporting and committee work.

Skills

SQL

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Access

Tableau

Python

R

Job description

Lower Columbia College is seeking a Data Analyst to ensure efficient operation of the institutional research data warehouse and related databases. The role includes creating SQL queries, supporting data dashboards in Tableau, and assisting with institutional research initiatives for student success.

The position is on campus with occasional remote hours after training, 40 hours/week, Exempt status, and reporting to the Director of Institutional Research.