ABOUT US

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for developing and maintaining integrated dashboards and reports used for daily decision-making by leadership across multiple administrative areas. Coordinates with University stakeholders to gather data, analyze trends, develop dashboards with drill down analysis, and generate operational and financial reports. Coordinates with leadership to identify populations for targeted communications, customer survey design and analysis, ad hoc data collection, and interpret reports to make data-driven recommendations. Collaborates with others to create, analyze and interpret reports to make data driven recommendations to leadership for quantitative business decisions.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of related work experience

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate in Data Analytics

PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Previous experience with data analytics, preferably in higher education

ABILITIES

Able to utilize multiple SQL based software modules
Able to learn how to use other database systems
Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of data management software such as SAS

SKILLS

Strong data visualization skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Advanced knowledge of computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
Proficient with the use of Excel pivot tables and data manipulation
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Partners with leadership to design, sustain, and expand the KSU analytical metrics and infrastructure program
2. Supports the development of reports, visualizations, and dashboards that present data in a way that can be easily and quickly grasped by stakeholders
3. Designs and documents business processes for accessing, updating, and maintaining dashboard systems using Power BI, Tableau, SAS or other BI development software
4. Builds and executes data extraction, transfer, and loading from various sources, as well as implements appropriate security measures to ensure data integrity
5. Builds relationships with various internal departments to drive guidance, collaboration, and project success including interacting with and responding appropriately to urgent requests from multiple internal and/or external stakeholders
6. Provides reliable and well-timed data supporting strategic planning, student success initiatives, and educational and operational value-added services
7. Compiles standard and ad hoc reports per established guidelines and frequency
8. Provides productivity analysis reports
9. May be required to prepare ad hoc reports required of association affiliations and/or oversight and regulatory requirements
10. May assists with departmental inventory reporting and analysis