Higher-Ed Data Analyst: Insightful Reporting & Strategy

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Benefits package

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an experienced Data Analyst (Intermediate Professional) in the Eberly College of Science. The role retrieves and analyzes data from multiple sources to provide information and analyses for college leadership to support planning, assessment, and performance improvements.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, opportunities to develop KPIs, design surveys, and advise college units, with emphasis on data-driven decision making and

Qualifications

• Experience translating data into actionable insights in higher education.
• Strong ability to present data clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of student data systems and institutional processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and analyze data from institutional sources to produce reports for college leadership.
• Collaborate with college units to develop KPIs and metrics.
• Design, write, and analyze survey data.
• Consult with college offices on assessment initiatives and learning outcomes.
• Partner with IT to maintain a secure data repository for analysis.
• Contribute to ad hoc analyses and data extraction projects.
• Serve on college/university committees as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Data visualization

Communication

Project management

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Qualtrics

Data Warehouse

LionPath

Canvas

Starfish

SIMBA

iTwo

eSTeward

LionSpace (FIS)

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an experienced Data Analyst (Intermediate Professional) in the Eberly College of Science. The role retrieves and analyzes data from multiple sources to provide information and analyses for college leadership to support planning, assessment, and performance improvements.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, opportunities to develop KPIs, design surveys, and advise college units, with emphasis on data-driven decision making and