Data Analyst

## Data Analyst Apply locations:
LSU - Alexandria time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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* About Us:

** Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.##
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Title:

Data Analyst## Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified## Department:

LSUA ASA
- Institutional Research and Effectiveness (Rocaille Von Roberts ))##

Work Location:

LSU
- Alexandria## Pay Grade:

Professional##

Job Description:

** DEPARTMENT:
** Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
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* POSITION TITLE:

** Data Analyst
** SUPERVISOR:
** Director, Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
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* PURPOSE:

** Responsible for supporting official university reporting. This includes understanding and analyzing university data to produce required reports as well as providing data, trends and analyses to university stakeholders.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Provide accurate data and reports to university departments as needed to enhance student success and operational efficiency across academic, student support and administrative areas.
* Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of university applications as necessary.
* Work collaboratively with IET Services and other university offices to facilitate strong data governance and ensure the integrity of data in the university's data systems.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g. data definitions, code documentation, standard operating procedures, etc) for data, reports and projects.
* Coordinate the completion of required state and federal data reports, including but not limited to submissions to the Louisiana Board of Regents, National Student Clearinghouse, and IPEDS.
* Respond to internal and external ad hoc requests for university data.
* Support data needs for ongoing assessment, program review, strategic planning, accreditation and related activities.
* Research, analyze, and interpret university data and trends to support data-driven decision-making across university stakeholders.
* Develop dashboards and other online data tools to enhance data accessibility across university stakeholders.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Decision Science/Analytics, Business Administration, Applied Statistics, or a related field, or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a database or systems analyst related field, preferably in higher education.  Candidates with 3-5 years of experience in Institutional Research in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply.
* Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices.
* Extensive experience in data analysis using tools such as R, SPSS, SAS, Tableau, PowerBI, and/or other similar data tools is required.
* Extensive knowledge and experience in programming and scripting languages such as:
Microsoft SQL, Python, and/or other similar languages is required.
* Ability to design, develop, and manage relational database systems.
* Knowledge and experience with ERP, SIS, and CRM system programming and reporting preferred.
* Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
* Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Highly self-motivated and directed.
* Extreme attention to detail is required.
* Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
** OFFICE

HOURS:

** Eight (8) hours per day, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Additional hours worked as needed.## Additional

Job Description:

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Competencies:

None## Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at  or hr.
** Skills Needed:
** Communication, Customer-Focused, Data Accuracy, Detail-Oriented, IT Quality Assurance, Policy Knowledge, Time Management, Troubleshooting
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