Data Analyst

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Division of Student Success. This full-time temporary role, with a hybrid work schedule, is responsible for contributing to several data science projects, including modeling applicant interest, admitted student yield, and summer melt.

Serving as a member of the Strategic Data team, the data analyst will help develop models to better explain key facets of the admission and enrollment cycles and share findings and implications with Division and campus partners.

Key responsibilities include developing modeling approaches to specific questions, identifying appropriate data fields, cleaning and structuring of these data, and model testing.

The data analyst also supports various administrative processes, including thorough documentation of developed processes and consistent communication with the Strategic Data and Enrollment Systems teams.

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Statistical modeling and machine learning experience
• Experience working with large data sets
• Experience with Python, R, STATA, and/or SQL
• Ability to explain model construction, assumptions and limitations to non-technical stakeholders

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.