Data Analyst (part-time)

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.

Job Summary

ACC’s Institutional Research team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented part-time, entry-level Data Analyst to support data collection, analysis, and reporting initiatives that inform institutional planning and policy. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals interested in data analytics, research, and the impact of higher education. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of Excel and Python to manipulate large amounts of data.

It’s anticipated that this position will work an average of 20 hours per week. Additional hours may be available based on work unit needs and individual skill levels.

Under the supervision of Institutional Research (IR) staff and following documented procedures, the entry-level Data Analyst will assist with specific, basic data analysis and standardization tasks to support reporting and deliverables. Responsibilities include contributing to discrete data projects under the guidance of IR analysts and the director, performing data draws and compiling data files, conducting data entry, manipulation, and validation, and transferring data to recurring reports.

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Applications from out-of-state candidates will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile, organize, standardize, analyze, and interpret large sets of data, and identify data anomalies and verify accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency with data transformation and analysis using Python and Excel or similar spreadsheet application (e.g., Google Sheets), including using Pivot Tables, formulas, data connection queries, and Power Pivot.
• Basic knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of college and university data and/or related subject matter is ideal (e.g., students, enrollment topics, student success) is ideal, but possible related skillsets may be found from engineering, math and computer science, among other disciplines.
• Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
• SQL query, database design or management, and/or data normalization and standardization experience preferred, but not required.

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications for this role.

Additional Information

Candidate must be a Colorado resident at time of application. Applications from out-of-state candidates will not be considered.

Reach out to us at HRrecruitment@arapahoe.edu if you have any questions.

ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
• All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at arapahoe.edu

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu.

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