About the role
The Data Analyst within the Office of Institutional Analytics uses statistical methods, existing reports, and ad hoc reporting developed using university report writing assets to call up, refine, and report data to inform institutional analytics processes and solve business problems. The Data Analyst also consults on data collection / processes and engages in projects of institutional analytics need, particularly those focused on enrollment, retention, productivity, efficiency and contact center routing strategies.
Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Qualified candidates may be considered for remote work depending on location.)
Salary: $45,000-$50,000 annually
Essential duties
- Determine data needs from various constituencies and lead or contribute to the design, testing, validation, and delivery of reports which provide the desired data outputs.
- Collect, maintain, and expand upon the regularly requested reports in support of the various needs of the institution, including weekly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting needs for the university.
- Maintain applicable websites and/or project inventories.
- Master in-house and popular reporting/analysis tools (Pyramid, Discoverer, Microsoft BI, Tableau) and provide expert training to other data constituents.
- Develop data documentation manuals or other learning materials, as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the work described above (e.g.: math or computer science); Master’s degree preferred, though significant experience related to the job requirements can substitute for a relevant master’s degree
- Prior experience with analytical software is a must
Candidates must have
- Must be comfortable with the detailed work of data validation and preparation
- The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to translate data into presentable formats, via PowerBI or other visualization tools for organizational executives; careful attention to detail and professional business acumen are a foremost consideration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written, which demonstrate the ability to convey complex and technical data and concepts in ways suited to the recipient’s needs
- Excellent customer service and project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity
Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.
Benefits
Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.