Senior Career Data Specialist

University of Scranton, Department of Communication & Media; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Scranton, Department of Communication & Media, seeks a Senior Career Data Specialist to collect, analyze, and report career outcomes for students and alumni. You will partner with departments and external agencies to deliver meaningful insights and support program improvement.

The role requires strong data skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex data into clear stories for diverse audiences. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Scranton, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in business, analytics, social sciences, education, information systems, or related field preferred.
• Two to four years of relevant work experience in data analytics, data collection, and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze career outcomes data for internal and external stakeholders such as University leadership and accrediting bodies.
• Identify trends and opportunities to improve programs through data-informed insights.
• Translate quantitative and qualitative data into actionable reporting and metrics.

Skills

data analysis

critical thinking

time management

organization

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business/analytics/social sciences/education/IS

Tools

Handshake platform

Career Services Management system

WordPress

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Senior Career Data Specialist Non-Discrimination Statement

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Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.

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Elizabeth M. Garcia

Title IX Coordinator

Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315

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[phone]

https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix/

The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Department Center for Career Development Job Purpose

The Sr. Career Data Specialist is responsible for the collection and interpretation of career outcomes, assessment, and reporting for the Center for Career Development and assists with other Division of Student Life data needs. Collects, analyzes, interprets, and communicates career related data to stakeholders, including but not limited to, University leadership, academic departments, accrediting bodies, and national reporting organizations. Identifies meaningful insights from complex data sets, manages departmental technology platforms, and helps communicate the story of student career success through effective reporting, assessment, and data visualization. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to translate data into actionable information for diverse audiences.

Essential Duties

• Manage collection of data pertaining to student and alumni career outcomes that is disseminated to both internal and external stakeholders, including accrediting bodies and national agencies. Provide accurate data to NACE for the First Destination Survey and other reports.
• Analyze career outcomes data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for program improvement.
• Translate quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights to support career specific metric reporting.
• Manage the use and maintenance of departmental platforms to ensure accurate database management
• Respond in a timely manner with employers, students, and alumni regarding questions relating to approvals and utilization of departmental platforms (i.e. Handshake, etc.).
• Provide training as needed for the Handshake platform, for both students and staff, serving as a primary point of contact and user
• Collaborate with Financial Aid, and various departments in their use of the Handshake platform to support the Federal Work Study hiring process.
• Assist students, alumni, and employers via email, phone or in-person, with questions relating to departmental software, platforms, and use thereof
• Provide content/design for staff members from departmental platforms for purpose of departmental reports/newsletters/updates
• Manage the department’s assessment plans, collection and analysis of data, interpretation of findings, and communication of results to inform continuous improvement.

Additional Skills Required

• Ability to synthesize complex data into meaningful and actionable information for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel

Commitment to data accuracy, integrity, and continual process improvement.

• Ability to learn and maintain proficiency with computer-based platforms (Career Services Management system, Handshake, WordPress, etc.)
• High levels of attention to detail, self-motivation, determination, problem-solving, critical thinking, and time-management
• Must be able to prioritize and set goals
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are essential
• The ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each person’s worth, valuing diverse perspectives, and treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy
• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in business, analytics, social sciences, education, information systems, or related field preferred

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of relevant work experience in the areas of data analytics, data collection and interpretation, and developing/presenting reports

Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience 2 University Classification Professional FLSA Classification Exempt Schedule/Work Hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required. Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 12

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Number S1080P

Open Date 10/07/2026

Close Date 10/28/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Have you earned a Bachelor's degree (or graduate degree)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least two (2) to four (4) years of relevant work experience in the areas of data analytics, data collection and interpretation, and developing/presenting reports?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents