Data Insights & Assessment Specialist

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Data Analytics and Program Assessment Specialist to coordinate assessments, data analysis, and reporting for CPD, including the First Destination Survey and CPD Annual Report. You will partner with campus leaders to ensure sound data practices and sustainable data sharing.

The role liaises with BAMS and AIE for IT support and data access, supports Handshake and other career platforms, and helps design clear, data‑driven communications for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Significant professional experience with program analysis and data analytics.
• Ability to analyze data, visualize data, create reports and facilitate assessments.
• Experience handling large data sets and creating compelling data visualizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments, reporting, and data analysis for CPD functions.
• Consult with CPD leadership and campus partners to ensure data quality and sustainable processes.
• Liaise with IT and data-support units to optimize data access and usage of Handshake and other platforms.
• Support design and dissemination of data‑driven communications for diverse audiences.

Skills

Data visualization

Data analysis

Reporting

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SPSS

R

SQL

STATA

Qualtrics

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Data Analytics and Program Assessment Specialist to coordinate assessments, data analysis, and reporting for CPD, including the First Destination Survey and CPD Annual Report. You will partner with campus leaders to ensure sound data practices and sustainable data sharing.

The role liaises with BAMS and AIE for IT support and data access, supports Handshake and other career platforms, and helps design clear, data‑driven communications for diverse audiences.