Data Analyst - FT

About the job

General Description of Position

Under the general direction and supervision of the Administrative Director, Institutional Effectiveness and Research, and as part of the Institutional Research Team, the Data Analyst will assist in planning, conducting, and coordinating a comprehensive institutional research program. The Data Analyst will gather, summarize, evaluate, and distribute information and research to support decision-making and planning. This is a full-time regular position.

The emphasis of this full-time regular position will be collecting and summarizing data to support decision-making, utilizing best practices in reporting, presenting, and visualizing data. Work contacts will include administrators, faculty, staff, students, representatives of business/industry, community organizations, national accrediting agencies, and State and Federal education entities.

Essential Functions

• Collects, compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data to support institutional decision-making and policy analysis.

• Organizes, analyzes, and interprets information clearly and effectively, in written and/or visual form.

• Provides support for and assistance in defining and analyzing data related to effective measures, including the College’s strategic plan performance indicators, IPEDS metrics, and accreditation metrics.

• Develops and implements procedures for collecting, analyzing, and reporting qualitative and quantitative information.

• Provides research and statistical support for the development and submission of grants.

• Conducts statistical analysis and develops data visualizations in support of college-wide initiatives.

• Responds to internal requests for time-critical, ad hoc data and information.

• Utilizes Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and other reporting software to create reports and interactive dashboards that utilize best practices in data visualization.

• Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions

• Maintain inventory of office equipment.

• Serve on institutional committees.

• Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned.

• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.

• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.

• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to think critically about data quality with a problem-solving mentality.

• Knowledge of data visualization methods and best practices in presentation design.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data.

• Ability to prepare analytical reports and data visualizations.

• Ability to effectively interpret statistical analyses and research findings.

• Ability to conduct data collection and analysis, and develop recommendations and reports on possible plans of action for processes associated with post-secondary education; interpret College and regional accreditation data, and assist in developing a plan of action.

• Ability to report and communicate complex ideas and research information and findings clearly and concisely in oral, written, and visual form to a variety of audiences, including methods of presenting data via multimedia and web publishing.

• Ability to interact with data using related software tools.

• Experience with group facilitation and focus groups, presentations, and trainings.

• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing the assigned duties.

• Knowledge of institutional research in higher education.

• Knowledge of local, regional, and national Institutional Research issues, concepts, and methods.

• Knowledge of human subjects research guidelines

• Ability to prioritize on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone.

• Ability to use basic computer skills.

• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for short distances and move tables, chairs, and media equipment when necessary.

• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences, education, or another related field of study.

• Two (2) years of work experience related to data analysis and/or research.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Tableau software and data visualization

• Three (3) or more years’ work experience related to data analysis and/or research.

• Work experience in a post-secondary education environment

• Work experience in research, data collection, and analysis.

Benefits

SCC BEN Dollars – Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee’s paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College’s contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan – Group Retirement Account (GRA).

Schedule

Normal working hours for this full-time regular position are scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, requiring a minimum of a 40-hour workweek, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.

Veterans Preference

This position is subject to Nebraska veterans preference. Preference may be available to qualifying veterans, disabled veterans, certain spouses of veterans, and spouses of servicemembers as provided by Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-225 through 48-231. Applicants who wish to claim veterans preference must indicate their claim on the employment application and provide the required documentation to Human Resources.

Special Instructions to Applicants

If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at 402-437-2553.