Data Analyst College of Education and Community Innovation

Salary and Benefits:Minimum starting salary of $58000 commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dental life insurance generous employer retirement contributions wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties:

• Create data collection mechanisms where needed and lead data collection efforts for the college.
• Prepare statistical reports data visualizations and narrative reports for the college and for required accreditation standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the colleges analytic data repository.
• Collaborate with internal partners in planning the colleges adaptation to new demands new data sources and new methodologies.
• Develop computer programs to extract accurate and appropriate data.
• Respond to routine and ad hoc requests for statistical and analytic information.
• Support faculty in obtaining data for accreditation and continuous program improvement.
• Support the college in presenting information to key stakeholder groups.
• Represent the college in cross-campus data management meetings.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in data science and analytics information science or related field.

• 2 years of experience in data analytics and report writing.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

• Experience using statistical software (i.e SAS SQL R or Python).

• Experience with the design and visualization of data with Tableau Power BI or similar tools.

• Ability to communicate complex information to a broad variety of audiences.

• Ability to perform accurate and effective work with limited supervision.

• Ability to independently prioritize plan and organize multiple work assignments.

• Skill in creating graphs charts and presentations.

• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and standard office computer applications (spreadsheets word processors etc.).

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Prior coursework in research methods statistics data structure and algorithms data mining and visualizations database management and programming.

• 4 years of experience in data analytics and report writing.

• Experience in design and conduct of survey research.

• Experience with Microsoft Access and SQL.

• Ability to write computer programs to manipulate summarize and report quantitative data.

• Familiarity with student information systems and web-based records.

• Experience in higher education.

Working Conditions:Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

Department/Division: Office of Certification and Accreditation College of Education and Community Innovation Academic Affairs.

Campus:City Campus Grand Rapids MI.

How to Apply:Attach your cover letter specifically addressing how you meet the position qualifications resume three professional references with contact information and a copy of academic transcripts. Applications missing required documents will not be considered. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting please contactsearch chair Amy Schelling . If you need technical assistance please contact Human Resources at.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline:Application closes April 23 2026. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1- (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.