DATA ANALYTICS ANALYST I

Ithaca College; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including vision and dental

Paid Time Off

403B Retirement with Matching Employer

EAP

Flexible Work Plans

Educational Benefits

Career-Enhancing Trainings

Job summary

Ithaca College is seeking an Data Analytics Analyst I to develop reports, dashboards, and analyses that inform decision-making across the college. You will work with senior analysts and campus stakeholders to deliver accurate data and advance human-centered AI initiatives while supporting data governance and data literacy efforts.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ethical AI use, and ongoing skills development in analytics tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience with data analysis through coursework, internships, or work experience.
• Foundational understanding of statistics and quantitative reasoning.
• Working knowledge of Excel or similar tool, formulas, and data organization.
• Interest in and willingness to learn and apply AI tools responsibly.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to learn and apply data analytics tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated analytical curiosity to investigate data, identify patterns, and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards under supervision to provide actionable information.
• Analyze and interpret data to support decision-making across the institution.
• Create documentation for data models, reports, dashboards, and analytics processes.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to understand data needs and develop analytics solutions.
• Support data literacy and promote responsible use of institutional data.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistics

Excel

AI tools

Communication

Learning analytics tools

Analytical curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Data Analytics Analyst I the development and maintenance ofreports, dashboards, and data analyses that help informdecision-making across Ithaca College. Working under the guidanceof senior analysts, this entry-level position collaborates withother analysts and college stakeholders to deliver accurate,meaningful data and continuously develops proficiency in analytictools, methodologies, and AI technologies. The position supportsthe college’s human-centered approach to AI by using technology toenhance analysis while ensuring that human judgment guides alldecisions. This role also contributes to Data Governance and DataLiteracy initiatives.

Supervision

This position reports to the Director of Analytics and Special ITProjects.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Data analysis and reporting

• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards under the guidanceof senior analysts to provide accurate, meaningful, and actionableinformation.
• Analyze and interpret data to support decision-making acrossthe institution.
• Create and maintain clear documentation for data models,reports, dashboards, and analytics processes to support consistencyand knowledge sharing.

Stakeholder collaboration and support

• Collaborate with analysts and campus stakeholders to understanddata, reporting, and business needs and support the development ofeffective analytics solutions.
• Support data literacy initiatives by helping stakeholdersunderstand and effectively use data, reports, and analytics acrossthe institution.

Analytics tools and technical development

• Develop proficiency in data analytics tools and methodologiesand apply them to support reporting and analysis activities.
• Develop familiarity with the college’s Data Lakehouseenvironment and assist with support tasks as needed.
• Provide support for data modeling efforts as needed; primaryresponsibility for data modeling rests with other roles on theteam.

AI integration

• Apply AI tools effectively and responsibly across all aspectsof the role, including data analysis, report development,documentation, and testing consistent with the college’shuman-centered approach to AI.
• Engage with emerging AI technologies, especially in relation tothe use of college data, and stay current with developments ingenerative and machine learning.
• Support AI-related activities including prompt design, datagathering, and testing.

Data governance

• Participate in data governance efforts by following datastandards, policies, and regulations.
• Support efforts to promote consistent, accurate, andresponsible use of institutional data.

Qualifications

The Data Analytics Analyst I at Ithaca College is an entry-levelposition. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree inbusiness, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field,and should be able to demonstrate the following:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, InformationSystems, or a related field.
• Experience with data analysis through coursework, academicprojects, internships or professional experience.
• Foundational understanding of statistics and quantitativereasoning
• Working knowledge of Excel or a similar tool, includingformulas and basic data organization.
• Interest in and willingness to learn and apply AI toolsresponsibly and effectively.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical andnon-technical audiences.
• Ability to learn and apply data analytics tools andmethodologies.
• Demonstrated analytical curiosity, with the ability toinvestigate data, identify patterns and trends, solve problems, andadapt to new technologies and analytical methods.

Preferred

• Experience writing basic SQL queries to retrieve and preparedata.
• Exposure to Python, R, or a similar programming languages.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI orTableau.
• Experience using generative AI tools through coursework,projects, or work experience.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an office environment with regularuse of computers, technology systems, and standard officeequipment. The role requires the ability to communicateeffectively, collaborate with others, and perform work usingdigital tools and systems.

Inclusive Excellence

Ithaca College is committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveexcellence where all employees and students are valued, respected,and supported. We seek individuals who are committed tocontributing to a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive environmentand who will help advance the College’s mission throughcollaboration, respect, and continuous learning. This position is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Hiring Range

$63,000-$65,000, commensurate with qualifications andexperience.

Benefits

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees withcomprehensive benefits, including:

• Healthcare including vision and dental
• Generous Paid Time Off Policies
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching EmployerContribution
• EAP
• Flexible Work Plans
• Educational Benefits
• Career-Enhancing Trainings

For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of Collegeresources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements ofthe law and prudent practices, conduct criminal backgroundinvestigations per College policy. This position is subject to acriminal background check. All offers of employment are contingentupon review of the criminal background check.

About Us

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community ofapproximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront ofthe higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrativelearning experience that makes students ready for the personal,professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. Weencourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty andstaff, providing support and resources for them to grow in theirfields and lead students to their own innovative ideas andachievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates withunique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive ofindividuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, andprofessional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is avibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn,succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of anumber of core competencies. Prospective candidates must beadaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive,results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively,demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics,take initiative, value personal and professional development, andshow that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakesregion, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesqueCayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center.Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of acollege community, the thriving and culturally diverse city ofIthaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places tolive in the United States.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator,Linda Koenig, at [e-mail] or 607-274-7761. We ask thatrequests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu