Education Data Scientist: Distance Learning & Continuing Ed

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

State retirement options

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Educational scholarship

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Data Scientist for Distance Learning & Continuing Education in Boca Raton, FL. The role focuses on collecting, tracking, analyzing, and reporting data to inform planning, compliance, and program growth across online and non-credit offerings.

The position supports internal effectiveness metrics and partners with the Center for Online and Continuing Education, delivering dashboards and insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, CS, or related quantitative field and two years of full-time data analysis experience.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (SQL, Excel, Python, R) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain systems to collect, validate, and manage data related to distance learning and continuing education.
• Analyze student population data across enrollment, demographics, participation, retention, and outcomes.
• Develop dashboards and reports for institutional planning, accreditation, and leadership.
• Monitor distance learning activity and program growth; ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Data Scientist for Distance Learning & Continuing Education in Boca Raton, FL. The role focuses on collecting, tracking, analyzing, and reporting data to inform planning, compliance, and program growth across online and non-credit offerings.

The position supports internal effectiveness metrics and partners with the Center for Online and Continuing Education, delivering dashboards and insights to leadership.