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If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
Want to use data to drive social change
At WGU our mission is personal. We serve over 190000 students across the U.S. and every number tells a storyof persistence barriers breakthroughs and transformation. As a Senior Data Analyst on our Equity Research team you wont just crunch numbersyoull help us identify the systemic challenges students face and uncover the policies and programs that remove them.
Why join us
Youll work on research that mattersequity gaps student belonging financial hardship and outcomes across race income geography and more.
Youll be embedded in a highly respected mission-driven university known for its innovation in online learning and student support.
Youll have visibility and influence: our teams work shapes WGUs internal strategy and external impact with funders and partners.
Youll be surrounded by values-driven peersanalysts researchers and storytellerswho bring rigor heart and purpose to every project.
What youll do:
Lead equity-focused analyses using SQL and Tableau to uncover disparities in student outcomes.
Translate findings into actionable recommendations for teams like Financial Aid Academic Programs and Learning Analytics.
Build dashboards that track institutional progress on equity metrics.
Present insights to diverse audiencesfrom senior leadership to philanthropic partners.
Help guide junior team members and contribute to a collaborative inquiry-driven culture.
What you bring:
5 years of experience in data analysis institutional research or education-focused analytics.
A sharp lens for identifying systemic barriers and a commitment to justice in higher education.
Advanced proficiency in SQL and Tableau.
Strong communication skillsyou can turn complex data into stories that move people to act.
A bachelors degree in Data Science Sociology Education Public Policy or related field.
Bonus points if you have:
Experience analyzing survey or belonging data.
Familiarity with qualitative or mixed-methods approaches.
Exposure to nonprofits philanthropy or mission-driven institutions.
Skills in Python or R.
This role is in-office at our Salt Lake City headquarters. Youll be part of a collaborative campus-based community that values connection and equity in action.
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Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
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