Data Analyst

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Target Final date to receive applications date is September 18, 2026.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Data Analyst

Pay Grade Level E-6

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems or TIAA 401(a) 12% employer contribution, TIAA 403(b), generous sick and vacation time, paid holidays, modified summer schedule, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Department

Department Institutional Effectiveness

Campus Location

Min Salary $53,155

Max Salary $66,444

FTE

1.00

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Data Analyst is responsible for supporting Institutional Effectiveness at Bay College. This position will manage a variety of research projects, dashboards, reporting and grant initiatives, contributing to the institution’s overall mission and strategic goals. This role is pivotal in providing data-driven insights that enhance the quality of the college’s programs and operations from the course level to accreditation. This position will gather and analyze relevant data that will guide decisions at the institution.

This position will make a meaningful impact on the institution’s success and growth. This position is not remote. This position will be on our Escanaba campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data analysis, computer science, statistics, information technology, business administration, information systems/management, or science with an emphasis in research and analysis or a bachelor’s degree in another area but holds relevant work experience in data analytics
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in an enterprise resource planning ( ERP system) or database
• 3+ years of experience in institutional research or data analysis
• Prior work experience with processing detailed information
• Understanding of accreditation processes in higher education
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SPSS , SAS , or R
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik View
• Experience with SQL , Python, or R programming languages

Months Per Year

Months Per Year 12

Hours Worked Per Week 40

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM with an hour lunch break.

Supervision Exercised

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Institutional Effectiveness.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to…