Remote Data & Systems Analyst - Higher Ed

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Data and Systems Specialist within the Career Network to support technical infrastructure and analytics. You will oversee data platforms, manage user access in Handshake, and ensure reliable systems across campus to drive data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with students, faculty and staff, with duties involving governance, reporting and safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with up to 2 years of related experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and working with large datasets.
• Fluency in standard software including Microsoft Office suite, reporting applications, data cleaning and analysis.
• Familiarity with Tableau or Power BI.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information, display sound judgement and ethics.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Data and Systems Specialist within the Career Network, supporting technical infrastructure and analytical needs.
• Manage critical career technologies/platforms and oversee user access and onboarding in Handshake.
• Ensure system reliability across the Career Network and drive high-quality data collection, governance, reporting and analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Inclusion & Belonging

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Reporting software

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Data and Systems Specialist within the Career Network to support technical infrastructure and analytics. You will oversee data platforms, manage user access in Handshake, and ensure reliable systems across campus to drive data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with students, faculty and staff, with duties involving governance, reporting and safeguarding confidential information.