Essential Functions:

• Extract, manage, and maintain complex data sets from the institutional data systems, including the Ellucian Colleague student information system.
• Design, compile, and summarize data, and develop reports regarding the data, using data management, reporting, and analytical tools and methods. Communicate institutional information to the College community.
• Work collegially with a wide variety of internal and external constituencies to respond to monthly, annual, and ad hoc data requests.
• Analyze assessment data, and use appropriate methods to report results, with particular emphasis on findings that influence institutional decision-making and policy development
• Research, prepare and submit reports to governmental agencies (e.g., IPEDS)
• Develop and maintain section Facts and Figures section of the public website, including the preparation and publication of the Common Data Set
• Coordinate, prepare and submit surveys for publishing companies (e.g., US News, Petersons, etc.) and information for publication of annual institutional, state, federal and statistical reports
• Forecast student enrollment and tuition along with financial indicators for long range planning
• Collaborate with faculty members and administrative staff on the preparation and development of research grant opportunities
• Perform additional duties as assigned to advance the support for stakeholder decision-making

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of relational databases and SQL, and experienced in programmable software (i.e., SPSS, SAS, Tableau, Power Bi, Pentaho etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (i.e., pivot tables, formulas)
• Interested individuals must possess strong oral and written communication skills (ability to relay data issues in an organized and easily understandable fashion)
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen orientation to detail, deadline, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability and desire to acquire new knowledge and skills independently
• Ability to work independently as well as be part of a team

Special Work Schedule Requirements :

• Normal work in an office environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with an educational background in quantitative skills and research, required
• Master's degree in Education Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or Statistics, or related field would be appropriate
• Demonstrated experience and prudence handling confidential information required

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)