IDEA Data Analyst

University of Colorado System; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition waiver

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is hiring an IDEA Data Analyst to support the Office of Institutional Data, Effectiveness, and Analytics. The role focuses on data collection, validation, analysis, reporting, visualization, and survey research to advance institutional effectiveness and data-informed decisions.

Reporting to the Director, the analyst collaborates with campus partners to develop reports, dashboards, surveys, and research that support planning, assessment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two+ years of data analysis, institutional research, business intelligence, survey research, project coordination, or related field.
• Experience querying relational databases and analyzing data to support organizational decision-making.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills for presenting complex data to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with survey development, administration, and analysis including Qualtrics or similar tools.
• Proficiency with Tableau, Excel, SQL, and at least one statistical/programming language (R, SAS, Python).

Responsibilities

• Data Validation: assess data quality and document definitions and rules.
• Query Building: create and refine queries from sources for reports and analyses.
• Report Generation & Visualization: design and maintain Tableau dashboards and reports.
• Survey Development, Administration & Analysis: design, manage, and analyze surveys and present findings.
• FCQ Administration: manage FCQ system setup, data imports, scheduling, and coordination with collaborators.

Skills

Data analysis

Survey research

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Tableau

Qualtrics

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Job description

IDEA Data Analyst

Office of Institutional Data, Effectiveness, andAnalytics

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact inthe Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier education al institution that prides itself onacademic excellence, research, and community engagement and isactively seeking a Data Analyst to join our team! UCCS is committedto academic excellence, professional development, and fostering anenvironment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by itsstunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Thiscity is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and avibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community thatcherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, anexceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range: $ 56,286- $72,627 annually

Compensation will be commensurate upon experience andqualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair LaborStandards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site/Hybrid (This position will need to beon campus 2 days per week.)

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud tooffer:

• Generous Time Off : Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paidparental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions forbereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage : Our comprehensive medical plans coverpreventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental healthvisit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, andcompetitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits : Take advantage of ourhealth savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disabilityinsurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education : Avail twelve (12) waived credits peracademic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in youreducational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More : From wellness programs aimed at achievingyour best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage,we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
• Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator to get thecomplete picture !

Summary

The IDEA Data Analyst supports the Office of Institutional Data,Effectiveness, and Analytics (IDEA) by providing technicalexpertise in data collection, validation, analysis, reporting,visualization, and survey research to advance institutionaleffectiveness and data-informed decision-making. The incumbentcollaborates with campus partners to develop meaningful reports,dashboards, surveys, and research that support student success,strategic planning, assessment, accreditation, and institutionalaccountability.

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Data, Effectiveness, andAnalytics (IDEA), the Data Analyst contributes to institutionalresearch and survey initiatives, promotes data quality andgovernance practices, and serves as a trusted resource for campusstakeholders.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Data Validation (10%) – Assesses the quality andaccuracy of data used by IDEA and attempts to identify root causesof any inconsistencies. Collaborates with appropriate campus datastewards and custodians to resolve the concerns. Documents datadefinitions, business rules, and reporting processes in alignmentwith UCCS data governance practices. Supports efforts to maintainreliable institutional data across reporting platforms andinstitutional datasets.
• Query Building (10%) – Creates and refinesqueries to retrieve accurate and current information frominstitutional data sources (e.g., PeopleSoft/Campus Solutions, CUCentral Information Warehouse, Slate, Qualtrics) for use inreports, visualizations, survey administration, research, andanalysis.
• Report Generation and Data Visualization (20%) –Designs, develops, and maintains interactive Tableau dashboards,reports, and visualizations that communicate institutionalperformance and support data-informed decision-making. Collaborateswith stakeholders across Academic Affairs, Student Success,Administration, and other campus units to develop reports thataddress planning, assessment, accreditation, and operational needs.Assists in maintaining scalable reporting solutions that providetimely, accurate, and actionable information to internal andexternal stakeholders.
• Survey Development, Administration, and Analysis(30%) – Serves as the primary administrator forinstitutional surveys managed by IDEA and supports the development,administration, analysis, and reporting of institutional surveysincluding NSSE and custom campus surveys. Uses Qualtrics to design,manage, and deploy surveys. Analyzes quantitative and qualitativeresults, produces reports, visualizations, summaries, andpresentations that clearly communicate survey findings forinstitutional planning, assessment, accreditation, and studentsuccess initiatives.
• Faculty Course Questionnaire (FCQ) Administration(30%) – Serves as the primary administrator for theWatermark Faculty Course Questionnaire (FCQ) system, managing termsetup, course, instructor, and student data imports, surveyscheduling, communications, and troubleshooting. Collaborates withthe Faculty Resource Center on LMS/Canvas integration, the Officeof Information Technology, the Office of Faculty Affairs, and othercampus stakeholders to maintain and improve FCQ processes,documentation, and recommend workflow enhancements that improveefficiency, data quality, student experience and responserates.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: September 1, 2026.
• Potential interview dates: September 7, 2026-September 11, 2026
• Potential start date: October 1, 2026

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does notdiscriminate based on sex in our employment or compensationpractices.

Qualifications :

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science,social science, education, business analytics) or equivalentcombination of education and experience is required.
• Two or more years of experience in data analysis, institutionalresearch, business intelligence, survey research, projectcoordination, or a related field is required.
• Experience in querying relational databases and analyzing datato support organizational decision-making is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, andcommunication skills with the ability to present complex data,technical information, and survey findings to non-technicalaudiences is required.
• Knowledge of survey research principles, includingquestionnaire design, sampling, response-rate monitoring, dataquality, and interpretation of survey results is preferred.
• Experience with survey development, administration, datamanagement, and analysis including experience with survey platformssuch as Qualtrics or similar tools is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Tableau, Microsoft Excel, SQL,and at least one statistical or programming language (e.g., SPSS,R, SAS, or Python) is preferred.

All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs(UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and proceduresadministered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under thesupervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of InstitutionalEquity/Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes:understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexualmisconduct, protected class nondiscrimination, and conflicts ofinterest in cases of amorous relationships policies, relatedretaliation, and compliance with accommodations.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented amisconduct history check program with respect to final candidatesfor specific appointments. The misconduct history check program isintended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about acandidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specificallyconduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/ordiscrimination – before making hiring decisions. All finalcandidates to these appointments are required to complete anAuthorization to Release Information and provide contactinformation for their previous institutions.