Data-Driven Tech & Communications Coordinator

Carthage College; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aspire Center at Carthage College seeks a Technology, Data Analytics & Communications Coordinator to connect data across campus systems and transform it into actionable reports and dashboards. You will lead communications and promotional efforts engaging students, alumni, faculty, employers, and community partners.

Ideal candidates are organized, tech-savvy, and creative, comfortable moving between data analysis, system troubleshooting, and engaging content creation for campus audiences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field (data analytics, information systems, or similar).
• Experience with databases, CRM systems, or data management.
• Ability to analyze data and create reports or dashboards (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments.
• Experience with higher education tech platforms (Slate, Handshake, Workday, Suitable) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual First Destination Survey and report to college leadership and NACE.
• Maintain accurate employer, internship, and experiential learning records.
• Track and report on student participation, outcomes, and Experiential Learning Fund activity.
• Prepare data for annual reports and institutional presentations.
• Create monthly and annual dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or similar tools.
• Conduct labor market and workforce research in partnership with the Opportunity Academy.
• Support data integration across systems such as Workday, Handshake, Slate, Suitable, LinkedIn Learning, and Brightspace.
• Maintain data accuracy and conduct regular system audits and clean-up.
• Serve as a liaison with Library & Information Services and technology vendors.
• Assist with technology evaluations, renewals, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate staff training and support for Aspire technology platforms.
• Develop and distribute newsletters; create digital and print promotional materials.
• Manage The Aspire Center's social media presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Collaborate with Career Specialists and student Career Ambassadors to create engaging student-facing content.
• Coordinate employer communications and MAP engagement campaigns.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboards

Excel/Power BI/Tableau

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

CRM systems

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate degree in Data Analytics/Information Systems

Tools

Workday

Handshake

Slate

Suitable

LinkedIn Learning

Brightspace

Job description

The Aspire Center at Carthage College seeks a Technology, Data Analytics & Communications Coordinator to connect data across campus systems and transform it into actionable reports and dashboards. You will lead communications and promotional efforts engaging students, alumni, faculty, employers, and community partners.

Ideal candidates are organized, tech-savvy, and creative, comfortable moving between data analysis, system troubleshooting, and engaging content creation for campus audiences.