Operations & Data Analyst - Reporting & Automation

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University’s IEOR Department seeks an Operations and Data Analyst to support data systems, reporting, and automation across academic, admissions, career, and administrative functions. You will maintain data accuracy and reliability, implement recurring processes, and create dashboards to inform decision-making.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and continuous improvement of data workflows within a 35-hour work week on-site at Morningside.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; graduate-level work preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with data.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with programming, scripting, or automation tools such as Python, JavaScript, macros, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support departmental data tools, workflows, and integrations used for academic, admissions, career, and operational processes.
• Execute and maintain recurring automations for routine tasks; update scripts/workflows as requirements change.
• Document data processes, configurations, and standard operating procedures to promote continuity.
• Monitor system performance and data flows; escalate complex issues to technical resources.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Macros

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate

Job description

Columbia University’s IEOR Department seeks an Operations and Data Analyst to support data systems, reporting, and automation across academic, admissions, career, and administrative functions. You will maintain data accuracy and reliability, implement recurring processes, and create dashboards to inform decision-making.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and continuous improvement of data workflows within a 35-hour work week on-site at Morningside.