Data Analyst

It is an exciting time at Vanderbilt as the University officially welcomed C. Cybele Raver as its new Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs on July 1, 2021. Under Provost Raver’s leadership, the Office of the Deputy Provost (ODP) is advancing bold new initiatives and strengthening existing programs. The Data Analyst is a specialized research and analytics role embedded within ODP’s program development and growth ecosystem. Reporting to the Senior Data Analyst, this position delivers market assessments and strategic intelligence that inform whether and how the university pursues new academic programs, professional education offerings, and growth initiatives. The Data Analyst works closely with the Office of Professional Education (OPE) and the Office of Learning Innovation (OLI) to conduct market research and synthesize data that guide the development of new academic programs and strategic university investments. This role will participate in the Provost’s Data Analytics Community of Practice and coordinate with the Office of Data and Strategic Analytics (DSA) to ensure alignment with university data standards and practices. It is a highly collaborative, analytical position that requires the ability to manage ambiguity and translate market complexity into clear, actionable recommendations that inform ODP’s program development decisions. Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Insights & Market Research Conduct market assessments supporting new program development and growth initiatives, including analysis of labor market demand, learner audience sizing, competitive landscape, pricing benchmarks, and program viability for proposed new programs across the university. Support the creation of presentations and briefing materials that communicate market assessment findings and data‑informed recommendations, providing analytical support to the Senior Data Analyst, OPE, and OLI leadership for executive‑level audiences. Data Analysis & Visualization Analyze complex data, including financial, HR, platform, and academic program data, to address key organizational needs and shape strategic priorities. Develop dynamic data reporting dashboards to track key performance indicators for executive‑level audiences. Vanderbilt’s preferred reporting system is Tableau. Conduct analyses to support deans and provide leadership with greater insights into academic unit‑level initiatives, including decanal reviews and searches. Data Reporting Strategy & Business Processes Increase data literacy in the Office of the Deputy Provost to encourage a culture of data‑driven decision making. Document processes for data collection and reporting, seeking efficiencies where possible while also protecting data integrity and transparency. Partner with cross‑functional colleagues, deans’ offices, and DSA to improve data quality, ensure data integrity, and enhance usability. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required. At least nine hours (three undergraduate or graduate‑level courses) in data analytics, data science or another quantitative area of study is required. An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred. At least 2 years of relevant experience in data analysis or strategic research. An advanced degree in one of those subjects can count toward years of experience. Experience working in higher education is highly preferred. Experience working with data collection, reporting, and visualization systems such as Tableau, Qualtrics, and R is required. Superior verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to articulate and present information to various and diverse audiences is necessary. Evidence of exceptional judgment and decision‑making skills is necessary. Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information is necessary. Ability to think strategically to manage multiple projects/initiatives with changing priorities and strict deadlines in a rapidly changing environment is necessary. Ability to draw inferences from data, see patterns, and inform decision‑making. Evidence of working with multiple diverse constituencies in a confident and supportive manner is necessary. Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and challenges in higher education is necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr