Data and Reporting Analyst

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; or equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary Implements system requirements and performs routine data analysis to ensure data management objectives within a work unit are met. Essential Duties Coordinates data collection activities for updating the Common Data Set and responding to college guidebook surveys (including US News & World Report, College Board, Peterson’s, Princeton Review) and various state/federal mandated reports. Establishes communication timelines to successfully meet deadlines. Reviews annual surveys for changes and prepares a response plan. Gathers and organizes information from multiple sources. Works with office staff to extract data from official reporting database. Makes initial contact with contributing departments and provides background information. Responds to questions and resolves concerns. Performs and validates data entry. Prepares and updates documentation of the data collection processes to maintain efficiency. Prepares the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey and coordinates with offices responsible for completion of other survey components. Works cooperatively with office team members to provide timely, accurate, and consistent information for other ad hoc internal and external requests. Acts as office liaison with other administrative units across the university to gather essential information and data needed for all required reporting. Assists in the maintenance of the office website, ensuring all publications are up-to-date and easily accessible. Performs independent studies and web/library searches on relevant subjects as needed. Desired Qualifications Experience in a higher education setting, especially within institutional research units. Familiarity with IPEDS, the Common Data, and college guidebook surveys and rankings. Experience reviewing and formatting data for accuracy, clarity, and visual presentation. Experience extracting information from external databases such as the IPEDS Data Center. Experience using data tools to extract information from databases and visualizing the information graphically. Experience creating organizational documents to track projects, communication, and completion milestones. Knowledge of data definitions, processes, and tools used in higher education reporting. Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint). Skill in planning and coordinating activities and establishing priorities. Skill in performing accurate data entry with attention to detail. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to address and resolve data issues to ensure quality and consistency. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or be subject to resolution of conflicts. Working Environment Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds. Driving Requirement Driving is not required for this position. Location Campus: Tempe EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr