Data Analyst

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Effectiveness this position is responsible for the coordination and completion of assessment initiatives; research design; facilitates data collection and analysis; and promotes evidence-based decision-making across the college, including assisting faculty and staff with program review, strategic planning initiatives and compliance/accreditation needs for the academic programs and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Responsible for extracting, compiling, analyzing and reporting data on students, instructional offerings, college wide assessment and initiatives, and all other relevant reports as requested. Performing data extraction, manipulation, and analysis using statistical software such as SQL. Querying, analyzing and interpreting data to support data-informed decision-making.

Designing and developing special statistical studies that evaluate the effectiveness of institutional proposals, designing, creating, and validating metrics and surveys, and reporting strategies related to accountability for the assessment of college-wide, divisional, and program activities.

Providing data for institutional initiatives and collaborating with leaders to ensure data needs are met. Supports academic and administrative departments in the design and execution of accreditation and assessment initiatives; prepares written assessment documents and findings; collects, compiles, analyzes, and interprets complex data for research-related projects, grant proposals, and reporting.

Responds as assigned to external and internal requests for data. Preparing, updating, verifying and improving upon regular internal reports (including institutional dashboards). Conducting independent research and data analysis that supports the college’s mission and strategic plan.

Applying appropriate statistical analyses for use in data mining, forecasting, assessment and/or predictive analytics as appropriate for each assigned project.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree and professional experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material. Master's degree in statistics may be substituted for the required work experience. Programming knowledge with knowledge of relational databases and experience with writing SQL queries. Ability to create and maintain jobs using SQL Server Management Studio. Experience with Entrinsik Informer and Ellucian Colleague ERP application preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of methods of research design, data collection, data manipulation, data analysis, programming, report generation, and presentation of information. Ability to utilize database software, database development, and data manipulation and analysis. Ability to predict trends and future action based on the analysis of collected information. Ability to prepare and present reports communicating the results of data analysis.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.