Data Analyst Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4847325) Apply  Data Analyst Salary $0.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number BRCC02252024 Department Baton Rouge Community College Opening Date 02/25/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Data Analyst . The Guard position is in Institutional Effectiveness and Research . This is a full-time position. This position is open for recruitment. REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice-Chancellor of Institutional Effectiveness and Research COMPENSATION: Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with education and work experience. For more information about Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), visithttp://www.mybrcc.edu/ . APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. * CONTACT INFORMATION: LaTasha Howard, MBA Office of Human Resources Baton Rouge Community College 201 Community College Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806RecruitTalent@mybrcc.edu A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check. This organization participates in the E-Verify program. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at (888) 464-4218. BRCC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire BRCC family. We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our institution. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability As an executive branch state agency, the Baton Rouge Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to the employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all our employees to update their information at least every five (5) years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s website athttps://www.doa.la.gov/doa/office-of-state-ada-coordinator/ Minimum Qualifications Required Education + Field(s) of Study: Bachelor’s degree in data science, data management, statistics, an analytic discipline or area focusing on quantitative and data visualization skills, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. Required Experience: + At least two (2) years of professional experience in data analytics required. + Proficiency in SQL and experience working with large relational databases. + Knowledge and experience with database queries. + Proven statistical analytical skills + Knowledge of database design and management principles. + Experience with data visualization tools + Ability to handle sensitive data and confidential information. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Advanced: + Excellent communication and listening abilities: persuasive and negotiation skills, strong professional writing, public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills. + Project management and planning capabilities. + Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner. + Ability to gather and collect data and build reports using analytics. + Customer service skills combined with a strong work ethic and a self-motivated approach toward achieving consistent results. Proficient: + Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and the public. + Ability to work effectively with an ethnic, cultural and socially diverse student population. + Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive student information. + Ability to multi-task and deliver work product under tight deadlines. + Ability to collaborate with other professionals on projects and tasks. Preferred Education: + Master's Degree Preferred Experience: + Experience with database queries. + Experience with statistical analysis and research. + Experience with cleaning and manipulating data to prepare for analysis in software/languages + Experience in higher education, specifically with admissions, enrollment, and student data, is preferred. + Familiarity with data privacy laws such as FERPA, or other relevant regulations. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities + Proficiency with SQL, R, Python, JavaScript, SPSS/JMP or other statistical software packages + Proficient in business intelligence and data visualization tools and methodologies including proficiency in advanced concepts in Microsoft Excel, Power BI/Tableau. + Knowledge of Banner, learning management systems, academic program sequencing. + Knowledge of institutional research methodologies and data reporting requirements in higher education. + Strong problem-solving attention to detail and analytical skills. Job Concepts The Data Analyst will assist the AVC of Institutional Effectiveness and Research and perform various duties related to data collection, manipulation/processing/cleaning [data integrity], analysis and reporting [data analysis and presentation], survey design, for institutional assessment/research/reporting. The Data Analyst will be responsible for conducting research [including query development] and analysis for internal reporting [data reporting]; compile institutional data [data management] (e.g. enrollment, retention, student success, financial, engagement data) and provide the campus community with user-friendly data for a variety of college stakeholders [collaboration]; provide in-depth analytical and statistical summaries in support of policy development, decision making, institutional accreditation, compliance and the College’s efforts to secure grants, while working closely with cross-functional teams to gather data requirements and ensure integration of data systems/reports. This individual will report to federal agencies, state agencies and accrediting bodies, and work with BRCC stakeholders to enhance the understanding, collection, and use of data as well as provide expertise in analysis and reporting. As with all positions in this Division, the Data Analyst must be able to manage highly confidential data with personally identifiable information following, federal, state and institutional policy, while maintaining highest degree of professional practice. 40% + Collect, analyze, interpret, and present institutional data (e.g. enrollment, retention, student success, financial, engagement data). Develop, implement, and maintain data sets related to admissions, enrollment, retention, graduation, licensure exams, financial aid, and survey results. Provide experienced analysis of existing data and data structures and satisfy ad-hoc reporting/analysis requests. + Design and maintain data architecture and reporting for public and password-protected data visualization dashboards. Utilize data analysis techniques to gather, interpret, and present key institutional metrics, ensuring effective communication of findings to diverse stakeholders through reports, dashboards, and presentations. + Develop, query, and maintain databases for reporting. Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, integrate and transform data to support institutional research activities. + Ensure the timely and accurate reporting to federal and state agencies, accrediting bodies, and other external agencies and organizations. Collaborate with the Institutional Effectiveness staff to provide data analysis, generate reports, and support data-informed decision-making for institutional initiatives. 30% + Document data analysis efforts (data sources, reporting specifications, tools, issue/problem resolutions). + Perform experienced analysis to interpret and determine validity and quality of data. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data through routine audits, validation checks, and best practices in data governance. Perform migration and conversion of data as needed in support of analysis efforts. + Research and stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and tools and make recommendations for implementation to improve data analysis services and approaches. 25% + Maintain a thorough understanding of all academic, registration, programs, policies and procedures including institutional policies and federal and state regulations. Comply with applicable federal and state laws as well as BRCC policies. 5% + Other duties as assigned Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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