Grand Valley State University · 17 hours ago
Data Analyst - Division of K-12 Education Innovation and Scholar Success
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGrand Valley State University is seeking a Data Analyst for their Division of K-12 Education Innovation and Scholar Success. This role involves day-to-day data management and analytical support, including the production of reports and dashboards, data analysis, and collaboration with faculty and stakeholders to inform data-driven decisions.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in the production of annual School Performance Reports for all charter public schools authorized by GVSU
Build, test, and deploy reports and dashboards in Power BI and other enterprise reporting platforms
Develop queries and analyze data using internal compliance data and public databases to develop a variety of portfolio-level and school level reports related to student enrollment, demographics, academic growth and achievement, and college matriculation and retention
Identify opportunities to improve data collection/management and the use of data in planning and oversight decisions
Work with university Data Advisory body to design and develop new reporting tools in response to DEISS needs and priorities
Partner with GVSU faculty and staff, as well as external stakeholders, to collaborate on various research and reporting projects
Assist DEISS in ensuring all data management and reporting needs are met with integrity and in a timely fashion
Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in data analytics, computer science, statistics, or related field
Two (2) years of full-time experience in data analysis, educational statistics, data visualization, data management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research, or program evaluation, educational, personnel or public administration
Expertise in statistical software packages and programming languages such as R, SAS, and SQL
Experience with the design and visualization of data with Tableau or Power BI
Proficiency in other Microsoft Office software applications
Ability to conduct data analyses around educational issues
Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to perform independently
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills in dealing with administrative and school-based personnel
Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize in a demanding environment
Demonstrate interest and/or experience in education and public policy
Preferred
Master's degree in data analytics, computer science, statistics, or related field
Experience working in an institution of higher education
Experience working in or with Michigan's charter public school sector
Experience with Michigan educational data resources such as www.mischooldata.org
Familiarity with major university data systems (Banner, Slate, Workday)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Company
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University is a public liberal arts university located in Allendale, Michigan, United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.9MKey Investors
The MiSTEM Advisory Council
2022-03-14Grant· $0.9M
Leadership Team
Philomena Mantella
President
Robert Talbert
Professor Of Mathematics
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