"Analytics and Research Specialist"

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Position Title
Analytics and Research Specialist

Job Category
Administrative Staff

Salary Range
70,066 - 73,000

Position Type
Full Time

Department
Institutional Effectiveness

Job Summary

The Analytics and Research Specialist plays a pivotal role in advancing student success initiatives by conducting in-depth data analysis to identify and leverage statistical correlations via advanced research methods and BI solutions. Through the synthesis of complex, multi-dimensional data, this position supports informed decision-making and institutional improvements using existing data warehouse models containing the entire student lifecycle. The Analytics and Research Specialist is also responsible for all state and federal compliance reporting (OSHE, IPEDS, Perkins, etc.), maintaining the college’s Factbook and trend reports, and managing the IE data reporting repository (Teams channel).

Major Specific Tasks include:

• Lead data analysis to enhance student success initiatives, using statistical techniques and tools
• Design, develop, and implement Business Intelligence (BI) solutions for efficient data analysis.
• Create automated analytics reports and define metrics related to student success and institutional effectiveness.
• Assess, validate, and enhance models for predictive analytics and machine learning (ML)
• Develop data visualization & storyboards (Tableau, PowerBI) and support SAP Cloud Dashboard validation

Qualifications - Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (master’s preferred) such as social science, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related discipline. Coursework in statistics, analytics, or data science is desirable.

Qualifications - Experience

Minimum of three years of relevant work experience in research design, data collection and correlation, statistical analysis, data analytics, and data visualization using tools like Tableau and Power BI. Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, R, Python), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), and SQL-based query tools (e.g., BOE).

Qualifications - Skills

Other (KSAOs):

• Proficiency in creating analytical data sets, ERP systems, SQL, and statistical software packages.
• Expertise with applied statistics, including regression models.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Qlik and programming languages (Python, Java, R)
• Expertise in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of machine learning, big data is preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP information systems (e.g., Colleague), database management, and SQL.
• Knowledge of institutional research and assessment in higher education.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methodology and the scientific method approach is preferred.
• Strong ethical behavior and integrity.
• Commitment to quality service, responsible stewardship, and continuous improvement.
• Agility, adaptability, and tolerance for ambiguity.
• Accountability and personal responsibility.

Work Hours
8:30am – 4:30pm

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S448P

Number of Vacancies
1

Open Until Filled
Yes

Quick Link for Posting
https://jobs.ccm.edu/postings/2292

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter