The Student Success Data Analyst plays the lead role in supporting the data-driven decision-making functions of the institution directly related to student success and retention. This position serves the Offices of Institutional Research and Student Success by providing first-class reporting solutions and analyses to support improved outcomes for the College’s students and enrollment management activities of academic administration.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, mathematics/statistics, engineering, management information science, data processing or related field and experience with Tableau, Cognos/Argos, SQL, and/or SAS is required. Experience with data mining, including techniques of data extraction, documentation, analysis, and reporting is required. Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required:
Experience with Tableau, Cognos/Argos, SQL, and/or SAS. Advanced SAS programming experience is preferred.
Working knowledge and practitioner of methods and techniques of data extraction, documentation, analysis, and reporting.
Experience in analyzing data and presenting findings using a wide variety of descriptive and inferential statistics, including customizing the results based on the research needs and audience.
Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
Knowledge and understanding of the data and information that is important to an academic institution.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and to communicate effectively.
Must be able to work well under strict deadlines and have exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must understand the significance of maintaining data integrity and confidentially with student records; knowledge of and adherence to FERPA regulations.
Preferred:
Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing and documenting complex projects.
Knowledge of higher education information systems such as Ellucian Banner and related data systems and repositories such as Salesforce, IPEDS, US News, and CSRDE.

Limited overnight travel may be required to attend professional development conferences and meetings. Some weekend and evening activities may be required.

*This position may be eligible for limited remote telecommuting.

Please visit the College’s Telecommuting page and Academic Affairs divisional guidelines for more information: https://hr.cofc.edu/telecommuting/index.php.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

 

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.