GEAR UP Data Analyst (0079771T)

University Of Hawaii

Job Location:

Honolulu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Title: GEAR UP Data Analyst
Position Number:T
Hiring Unit: VP for Academic Strategy Hawaii P-20
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: January 09 2026
Closing Date: January 26 2026; 11:59PM HST
Band: A B
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: PBA minimum $4458/mo.
PBB minimum $5434/mo.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: Federal
Other Conditions: Renewal dependent on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

Pay Band A:

*Develops and maintains a knowledge base of data from various source systems such as the Hawaii State Department of Education unemployment insurance workforce training and the University of Hawaii as part of the statewide longitudinal data system.
*Serves as a resource to requestors of data from the Hawaii Data eXchange Partnership (DXP) by providing functional/technical information on data elements inquiries on the data request processes and appropriateness of data based on proposed research or policy questions.
*Assists with providing data validation to maintain data accuracy and troubleshoot complex data problems.
*Assists with providing cross-tabulations or other analyses using pivot table functionality or other statistical software.
Assists with providing comprehensive reporting and written summaries.
Designs creates and updates statistical tables and graphs or other visual representations of data; incorporate tables and graphics in report format to support relevant findings.
Assists with designing and providing presentations which address stakeholders information needs at the appropriate level of data use ability.
Works collaboratively with partner agencies and other stakeholders to improve the quality and comprehensiveness of data collection and reporting efforts as well as the timeliness of reporting and its usefulness to end users.
Assists with facilitating and engaging stakeholder groups in order to develop revise and implement new data products that serve stakeholder information needs.
Other duties as assigned.

Pay Band B:

*Develop & maintain a knowledge base of data from various data source systems such as the Hawaii State Dept of Education career technical education college & career & career readiness metrics & UH as part of the statewide longitudinal data system.
*Provide analytic support for the GEAR UP annual performance report and other related research or evaluation projects.
*Participate in data collection activities related to GEAR UP programs and interventions.
*Participate in meetings and communications between the GEAR UP evaluation team and external evaluators.
*Serve as resource to requestors of data from Hawaii Data eXchange Partnership by providing functional/technical information on data elements inquiries on data request processes & appropriateness of data based on proposed research or policy questions.
Provide data validation to maintain data accuracy and troubleshoot complex data problems.
*Perform complex queries to extract data for ad hoc data requests/studies and use of pivot table functionality or statistical software to create cross-tabulation and other statistical analyses.
Provide comprehensive reporting and written summaries.
Design create and update statistical tables and graphs or other visual representations of data; incorporate tables and graphics in report format to support important findings.
*Conduct policy analyses about student enrollment demographics performance and outcomes related to the transition of cohorts along the education to workforce pipeline.
Design and execute presentations that are crafted to provide relevant information based on audience or stakeholder needs.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to improve the quality and comprehensiveness of data collection and reporting efforts as well as the timeliness of reporting and usefulness to end users.
Other duties as assigned

* Denotes Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Pay Band A:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in educational psychology psychology statistics or related field with coursework in statistics research methods tests and measurements or related subject areas and a minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for administrative institutional or program analysis; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
Functional knowledge of principles practices and techniques in evaluation research and data analysis demonstrated by knowledge understanding and ability to apply concepts terminology.
Functional knowledge and understanding of principles theories federal and state laws rules regulations and systems associated with academic research analyses data governance and individual/educational confidentiality and privacy.
Demonstrated ability to recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may occur in the area of evaluation research and data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
Experience with facilitating and engaging large and small groups to obtain stakeholder feedback relative to established goal(s) and objective(s) for the meeting.
Experience with managing project activities and meeting logistics while meeting project deadlines.
Experience with creating tables/graphs or other visual representations of data in order to present important/relevant findings in reports presentations or written summaries.
Experience in developing and providing presentations through different modalities (e.g. in-person or on-line platforms) to diverse audiences.
Experience in writing and editing of reports and other types of publications.
Ability to do detailed and accurate work.

Pay Band B:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in educational psychology statistics information science or related field with coursework in statistics research methods tests and measurements or related subject areas and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for administrative institutional or program analysis; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the evaluation or research and data analysis and the ability to apply these methods and techniques to a diverse range of data and administrative systems and processes as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with the protection of individual confidentiality and privacy policies such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
For supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
Demonstrated ability to extract information from a dataset and identify and report important findings.
Demonstrated ability to write reports and clear concise written summaries.
Demonstrated ability to design create and update statistical tables and graphs or other visual representations of data; incorporate these tables and graphics in report format to support important findings.
Demonstrated ability to utilize a personal computer and apply word processing and spreadsheet software to design create and update tables/graphs which illustrate information clearly in order to present important/relevant findings.
Ability to do detailed and accurate work.

Desirable Qualifications

Pay Band A:

Demonstrated ability to perform statistical analysis of data using software such as SPSS SAS or R.
Knowledge of SQL PostgreSQL MySQL or Python

Pay Band B:

Masters degree in educational psychology psychology economics educational administration or related field with coursework in statistics methodology research methods tests and measurements or mathematics.
Demonstrated ability to perform moderately complex queries to extract data from complex tables and reporting modules in order to create new datasets specific to policy or research question or researcher request.
Demonstrated ability to develop implement & manage a data element dictionary end user glossary & other metadata mgmt tools to create a resource to facilitate development of reports ad hoc data requests & mapping of data across data systems & sectors.
Demonstrated ability with quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to conduct data mapping from various source systems from early childhood program and service providers education programs and applicable state agencies.
Experience with analytics with higher education data.
Experience with analytics with unemployment insurance or other workforce data.
Experience with analytics with K-12 education data.
Ability to perform statistical analysis of data using software such as SPSS SAS or R.
Knowledge of SQL PostgreSQL MySQL or Python.
Knowledge of data warehousing or longitudinal data systems.

To Apply:
Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume (2) cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (ie. social security number birth date etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from closing date (02/04/2026) to email copies of your transcripts to Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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DescriptionTitle: GEAR UP Data AnalystPosition Number:THiring Unit: VP for Academic Strategy Hawaii P-20Location: ManoaDate Posted: January 09 2026Closing Date: January 26 2026; 11:59PM HSTBand: ...