Data and Visualization Analyst

Association For Institutional Research; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology is seeking a data analytics professional to collect, clean, model, and visualize data to support decision-making across departments. The role collaborates with business users, data scientists, and IT to define data requirements and deliver actionable insights.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, and degrees in data-related fields are preferred. Experience with Tableau and SQL is desirable, and prior work in higher education or non-profit contexts is a

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Tableau and SQL preferred.
• Experience in higher education or non-profit is a plus.
• Bachelor's or master's degrees in relevant fields are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret data from multiple sources to reveal insights.
• Collaborate with business users, data scientists, and IT to define data needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Develop and maintain data models, queries, and reports using SQL, Python, or R.
• Identify data quality issues and perform data validation.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings.
• Conduct ad-hoc and exploratory data analyses.
• Apply data mining and predictive analytics to support decisions.
• Use analytics tools to model and visualize data efficiently.
• Stay current with analytics trends through training and publications.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Data Visualization

Data Cleaning

Statistics

Data Modeling

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Job Duty 1 - Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources, databases, and systems to extract insights, trends, and patterns that inform business decisions, strategies, and operations.

Job Duty 2 - Collaborate with business users, data scientists, and Information Technology teams to define data requirements, analytics requirements, and data-driven solutions for business problems and opportunities.

Job Duty 3 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Duty 4 - Develop and maintain data models, queries, and reports using SQL, Python, R, or data analysis tools to perform data cleansing, transformation, and visualization tasks.

Job Duty 5 - Identify data quality issues, anomalies, and discrepancies in datasets, conduct data validation, data profiling, and data integrity checks to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

Job Duty 6 - Create data visualizations, dashboards, and data analytics reports to communicate data findings, trends, and key metrics to stakeholders, management, and decision-makers.

Job Duty 7 - Conduct ad-hoc data analysis, exploratory data analysis, and statistical analysis to support decision-making processes, performance monitoring, and data-driven insights.

Job Duty 8 - Perform data mining, predictive analytics, and machine learning tasks to uncover hidden patterns, predict outcomes, and drive data-driven decision-making in organizations.

Job Duty 9 - Utilize data analytics tools, business intelligence platforms, and statistical software packages to conduct data analysis, data modeling, and data visualization tasks efficiently and accurately.

Job Duty 10 - Stay current on data analytics trends, tools, and methodologies through training, certifications, and industry publications to enhance data analysis skills and knowledge.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Associate's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience Two or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Information Design of Applied Statistics + 5 years of experience or masters degree in a relevant discipline + 2 years of experience

Preferred Experience Experience in Tableau and SQL

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in Higher Education or other non-profit industry

Institution Description

Georgia Tech is a leading public research university committed to advancing technology and improving the human condition. Founded in 1885, the Institute combines rigorous academics with a culture of innovation, service, and global impact. More than 53,000 students from all 50 states and over 146 countries study here, preparing to shape industries and strengthen communities.

Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology

Reports To: Director, Undergraduate Analytics & Assessment

Staff # Reporting to Position: 0

Reports In Office: Undergraduate Education & Student Success

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