Immersive Learning Student Employee - Student Success Data Assistant

Ensign International; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign College is seeking a Student Success Data Assistant to support data needs across Student Success Services. You will import, clean, and organize data from institutional databases, run basic statistics, and build dashboards in Excel or Power BI.

You will prepare weekly reports, maintain surveys, plan focus groups, and assist with data governance and confidentiality (FERPA). Flexible 15-19 hours weekly with starting pay $15 per hour, with potential $.25 raise each semester based on merit.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Excel formulas and pivot tables and basic data analysis.
• Familiarity with database software and FERPA requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and data governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Import, merge, clean, and organize data from databases and surveys.
• Create dashboards and charts in Excel or Power BI.
• Prepare weekly student success spreadsheets and reports for leadership.
• Plan and conduct focus groups and manage surveys and outcomes.

Skills

Excel pivot tables

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Currently enrolled in business analytics certificate

Completion of BAP 115

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Database software

Job description

**About this Opportunity**This position is part of Ensign College's Immersive Learning Student Employment Program. The focus of this program is giving student employees opportunities to gain real-world, career applicable skills and experience, reinforced with integrated mentoring and a course (CAR295) that helps reinforce CWC learning. Unlike traditional student employment, Immersive Learning positions combine hands-on work experience with guided reflection through CAR 295R, helping students strengthen College Wide Capabilities while building career-ready skills. As a participant in this program, student employees will:* Enroll in CAR 295R (0.5 credit) each semester they are employed (up to three semesters).* Complete a College Wide Capability Project each semester that connects workplace experiences with professional learning and career development.* Participate in periodic program assessments that help the College evaluate the impact of the Immersive Learning experience. Hours: 15-19 hours a week during semester and the starting wage for all student employees is $15.00 per hour with the possibility of $.25 rate increase each semester of continued work based on merit **Position Summary**The Student Success Data Assistant supports all areas of Student Success with data needs, including collecting, organizing, verifying, analyzing, and visualizing data to inform decision-making. The assistant also helps prepare reports, maintain student feedback surveys, and plan and conduct focusgroups. **Key Responsibilities*** Import, merge, clean, and organize data from institutional databases, surveys, and spreadsheets.* Perform basic statistical calculations and run queries to identify trends and anomalies.* Create and update charts, tables, and dashboards using tools such as Excel or Power BI.* Prepare weekly student success spreadsheets merging data from student success and institutional systems.* Prepare reports for leadership on the results of student success campaigns.* Maintain student feedback surveys.* Plan and conduct focus groups, including helping develop questions, coordinate participation, and compile feedback and outcomes.* Support all areas of Student Success Services with data requests and reporting needs.* Assist the Senior Director of Student Success Services with department outcome and assessment plans, including data collection and analytics.* Maintain data dictionaries, document workflows, and organize files.* Assist with reporting requests and team meetings.* Handle confidential student and employee records securely and follow applicable data governance and privacy practices.* Streamline processes, incorporate AI and automation, and simplify data collection. **Required Qualifications*** Proficiency with Excel formulas and pivot tables.* Familiarity with database software and student information systems.* Strong attention to detail.* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and follow FERPA requirements.* Availability to work Friday afternoons or Monday mornings to compile data for Monday morning reports.* Good communication and time management skills. **Preferred Qualifications*** Completion of BAP 115.* Current student in the business analytics certificate. **What the Student Gains**Through this role, the student will gain practical experience working with institutional data, preparing reports, identifying trends, conducting focus groups, and supporting student success assessment. The position also provides opportunities to strengthen data analysis, communication, organization, and other College Wide Capabilities. **All student employees accept as conditions of employment that they will:*** Be currently enrolled as an Ensign College student taking at least 6 credits (3 per block) and in good academic standing.* Refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the college mission or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.* Act in accordance with the Church Educational System Honor Code and the Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations.* Comply with all college policies and procedures.* Commit to bring about the purposes of Ensign College.* Maintain these conditions of employment on an ongoing basis.