Institutional Data Analyst

Institutional Data Analyst

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

The Division of Institutional Effectiveness (IE) provides support and leadership through planning, assessment, data analysis and reporting, performance monitoring and improvement, and project management. The practical and collaborative services drive overall organizational improvements in quality, responsiveness, and efficiency for internal and external stakeholders.

The Institutional Data Analyst serves as a vital partner in delivering institutional data analysis to support data-informed decision-making, planning, and organizational effectiveness. Reporting directly to the Director of Institutional Analytics, this role acts as a key cross-functional liaison between Institutional Effectiveness (IE), Information Technology (ITS), and the areas that govern the institution's core data domains: Academic Affairs and Colleges, Enrollment and Student Affairs, Finance and Administration, Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, and Research Administration. In this role, the analyst is responsible for collecting and analyzing internal and external data to identify trends and key insights aligned with strategic goals. They develop, maintain, and improve critical dashboards and reports tailored for senior leadership. Beyond technical execution, a core responsibility involves promoting data literacy across the institution by training stakeholders and presenting actionable insights and recommendations at key leadership meetings. Additionally, the analyst collaborates closely with ITS and individual units to ensure rigorous data accuracy, compliance with governance standards, and overall process efficiency.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Data Collection and Management: Gather and support the governance of data from various internal sources, such as campaign, workforce, research administration, facilities, finance, course and learning management, and student information systems, to analyze and track strategic and organizational performance metrics.
• Data Analysis: Apply statistical and analytical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and key factors related to the strategic and organizational goals of the institution.
• Reporting and Visualization: Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to present data findings in a clear and concise manner, enabling stakeholders to make data-driven decisions.
• Data Interpretation and Actionable Insights: Translate data into actionable insights that inform institutional committees, task forces, and policies.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work with faculty, staff, and administrators to understand their data needs and communicate findings effectively.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in data collection, analysis, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain Awareness of Data Practices and Trends: Stay informed of emerging technologies, methodologies, and best practices in higher education analytics, ensuring Augusta University remains at the forefront of data-driven strategies.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties/tasks as assigned.

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field with at least three years of professional experience in analysis, business intelligence, institutional research, or a related analytics field OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field with five years of experience.

Experience in a higher education setting, advanced analytics experience using predictive modeling and sentiment analysis, experience in working with statistical and survey software, and project management experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analytics tools such as SQL, R, Python, Power BI, and Tableau. Knowledge of research design, statistical methods, and data modeling. Familiarity with business intelligence practices and trends in higher education.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including a strong aptitude for "communicating up" to keep supervisors updated on progress and potential roadblocks. Skilled in multitasking across various projects and initiatives, with a capability for project management and maintaining momentum toward completion. Skilled in conducting online research and synthesizing findings. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex data sets. Demonstrates sound judgment and reliability in meeting deadlines, paired with a thoughtful, mature approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Professional demeanor that earns trust and respect from colleagues and leadership.

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple, conflicting deadlines, alongside the self-motivation to work independently under pressure. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior leadership, faculty, staff, and varied stakeholder groups, supported by a collaborative mindset to work well in team environments.

Shift: Days; Monday-Friday (work outside of regular business hours may be required) Pay Band: B13 Salary: $68,500.00/annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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