Data Analyst

at  St Norbert College

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college is seeking a Data Analyst. This position works as part of a three-person team in a college institutional effectiveness office. The responsibilities include research and data analysis, data extraction and management, and report writing. Additional duties involve developing dashboards and interactive data visualizations, overseeing survey development and deployment, and providing consultation to faculty, staff, and students. These efforts support institutional accreditation, the assessment of student learning outcomes, and institutional research.
The starting salary for this position is $52,500.

Specific responsibilities:

• Prepare, initiate, and implement survey and other data collection and research efforts in support of the assessment of student learning outcomes; assist with and support program and personnel evaluation, course and instructor evaluation, and mission-driven and strategic planning initiatives. Coordinate with the Director to create data communication pieces of various online, print, and interactive formats which clearly and effectively reach internal and external audiences. Assist in preparing data for analysis and presentation. Present research findings to various stakeholders (e.g., committees, disciplines, sharing college-wide).
• Refine research questions, construct datasets (often as a result of merging data from a variety of sources), choose and conduct appropriate statistical analysis of data, summarize research findings, and prepare reports and presentations in support of requests from various units on campus and of accreditation efforts.
• Assist colleagues in the office in the development and updating of the institutional Fact Book; the OIE website and newsblog; web-based query tools (interactive data visualizations and dashboards), infographics; and reports that allow academic and administrative personnel and units to extract or view relevant information from existing datasets.
• Develop and maintain data queries in campus-wide information system (BANNER). Construct and run data extraction reports (Business Objects). Create and maintain archived institutional data files. Provide Banner and Business Objects training to others within the OIE office as needed.
• Lead Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) communication strategies and branding. Produce and disseminate various deliverables. Web editing with Cascade for department needs (e.g., updating OIE website, posting academic program review reports, and assessment reports and plans on the OIE website).
• Support faculty, staff, student, and collaborative scholarly research efforts.
• Complete ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills in service of the duties and responsibilities mentioned above.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), preferably in a social science or STEM field.
• 3-4 years experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research in an applied setting (e.g., institutional research, program assessment, evaluation, survey research, etc.).
• 1-2 years experience working with relational databases, including Banner or comparable products, and complex report writing (data extraction).
• 1-2 years experience with web programming and developing web-based query tools, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse campus environment or commitment to do so as an employee of St. Norbert College.
• Strong and demonstrated skills in data management and in the analysis of small and large datasets. Strong familiarity with R (or equivalent statistical analysis software/application). Working knowledge of SQL is helpful.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply knowledge of research design and research methodology, especially survey design and methodology.
• Ability to multitask, meet specific deadlines, and prioritize tasks and assignments.
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in higher education.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and data visualization (Tableau) software and applications, including online (Google) versions.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decisions in an expeditious manner.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of any sensitive information.

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Benefits package:
The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time-off and tuition waiver. For more information, please visit:
https://www.snc.edu/hr/workinghere.html
.
Application instructions:
Applications received by Friday, November 1st will be ensured full consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine and Liberal Arts College provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development. As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students.
At SNC, our commitment to communio – the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one – is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, diverse and spiritually engaged community (
https://www.snc.edu/mission/gettingtoknow.html
).
Exempt
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change

• Prepare, initiate, and implement survey and other data collection and research efforts in support of the assessment of student learning outcomes; assist with and support program and personnel evaluation, course and instructor evaluation, and mission-driven and strategic planning initiatives. Coordinate with the Director to create data communication pieces of various online, print, and interactive formats which clearly and effectively reach internal and external audiences. Assist in preparing data for analysis and presentation. Present research findings to various stakeholders (e.g., committees, disciplines, sharing college-wide).
• Refine research questions, construct datasets (often as a result of merging data from a variety of sources), choose and conduct appropriate statistical analysis of data, summarize research findings, and prepare reports and presentations in support of requests from various units on campus and of accreditation efforts.
• Assist colleagues in the office in the development and updating of the institutional Fact Book; the OIE website and newsblog; web-based query tools (interactive data visualizations and dashboards), infographics; and reports that allow academic and administrative personnel and units to extract or view relevant information from existing datasets.
• Develop and maintain data queries in campus-wide information system (BANNER). Construct and run data extraction reports (Business Objects). Create and maintain archived institutional data files. Provide Banner and Business Objects training to others within the OIE office as needed.
• Lead Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) communication strategies and branding. Produce and disseminate various deliverables. Web editing with Cascade for department needs (e.g., updating OIE website, posting academic program review reports, and assessment reports and plans on the OIE website).
• Support faculty, staff, student, and collaborative scholarly research efforts.
• Complete ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills in service of the duties and responsibilities mentioned above