Institutional Data Specialist

ADP; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone College is seeking an Institutional Data Specialist to oversee the data lifecycle from ingestion to reporting. You will work within the Office for Institutional Research to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely data for budgets, grants, and operations.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, with dashboards and data security as core duties. This is a full-time exempt position based in Salisbury, NC.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Suite; ability to organize activities and work well with others.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities; manage time-sensitive projects concurrently.
• A degree in data analytics, computer science, economics, or a related field, plus 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, specialized training and directly related professional experience with software used for data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and documentation of standardized data collection and intake processes.
• Coordinate with internal and external researchers to obtain datasets.
• Clean, validate, and standardize datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analyze datasets to support rapid response requests from leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist in data storage systems, dashboards, and secure access for authorized users.
• Present complex data to a wide range of audiences as needed.
• Ensure compliance with data handling agreements and confidentiality standards.
• Experience in project management is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Data analytics / related field degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Institutional Data Specialist

Regular Full-Time Staff Salisbury, NC, US

Position

Institutional Data Specialist

Division:

Institutional Effectiveness Special and Sponsored Programs

Department:

Institutional Research

Reports to:

Associate Vice President for Institutional Research

Position Summary

Livingstone College is a private, non-profit institution of higher education offering the AA/AS, BA/BS and MBA degrees. The Office for Institutional Research (IR) provides data-driven and statistical profiles of the institution, students, faculty and staff that support budgets, grant-writing, and operations. IR seeks a self-motivated, analytical, experienced Institutional Data Analyst to assist in overseeing the life cycle of data from ingestion to cleaning to analyzing, compliance, quality assurance, and reporting. Thus, ensuring that published reports are accurate, valid, and reliable. The Institutional Data Analyst reports to the AVP for Institutional Research in the Division of Institutional Effectiveness Special and Sponsored Programs. This is a full-time, exempt position.

The results you will deliver each day that matter most!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in development and documentation of standardized data collection and intake processes.
• Coordinate with internal and external researchers / writers to obtain datasets.
• Clean, validate, and standardize datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analyze datasets to help the team meet rapid response requests from the President’s Office, grant-writers, and the public.
• Assist in data storage systems, maintain dashboards, and ensure data is readily available to authorized users.
• Assist in presenting complex data and analytical content to a wide range of audiences on a need-to-know basis.
• Assist in ensuring that data handling complies with relevant agreements and regulations, monitor and enforce data security and confidentiality standards.
• This position requires experience managing projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience

What you will need to be successful!

Education / Experience/ Technical and Core Competency Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills;proficiency with Microsoft Suite, the ability to organize activities and work well with others.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, the ability to manage time-sensitive projects concurrently in a collaborative environment.
• A degree in data analytics, computer science, economics, or a related field, plus 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred; Or
• An equivalent combination of education, specialized training and directly related professional experience with software used for data manipulation.

Life at Livingstone College

Livingstone College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution founded in 1879 by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, the College offers excellent liberal arts and religious education programs for students designed to develop their potential for leadership and service to a global community.

Livingstone College is an inclusive employer that employs individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract need respond.