Data Analyst

Policy and Planning Analyst IThe University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education is one of the nation's leading schools of education, recognized for excellence across the arts, education, and health. Guided by the Wisconsin Idea, the School advances teaching, research, and public service through 10 academic departments and a broad network of research, outreach, and administrative units that support students, faculty, staff, and communities across Wisconsin and beyond.Reporting to the Director of the Office of Data and Analytics (ODA), the Data Analyst supports strategic planning and decision-making across the School through analysis of academic, budget and finance, human resources, research, and student data. Using institutional data and information from a variety of campus sources, the analyst develops and maintains reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that provide actionable insights for School leadership, academic departments, and administrative units. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and analytical professional who is a critical thinker, self-starter, and collaborative partner with a passion for using data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.Examples of areas of responsibility include:Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports that support School of Education leadership, academic departments, and administrative units' decision-making.Analyze trends and patterns across academic, student, research, financial, and other operational data.Support reporting and analysis related to enrollment, retention, scholarships, post-graduation outcomes, course access, graduate education, research activity, and departmental and budget metrics.Prepare analysis and reporting for program review, accreditation, rankings submissions, and strategic planning initiatives.The minimum starting salary is $75,000, with flexibility based on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time offCompetitive insurance and savings accountsRetirement benefitsPlease review the summary of benefits for more information.Required: Bachelor's degree.Preferred: Master's degree and/or a degree in higher education administration, education policy, applied social sciences, or a related field.To apply for this position, select either "I am a current employee" or "I am not a current employee" under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.To be considered for this position, applicants must upload the following materials:Resume/Curriculum VitaeCover LetterYour application materials should highlight your experience relating to the qualifications referenced above.The application deadline is 11:59pm on 11/18/2026.