"Data Analyst - Department of Undergraduate Medical Education"

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Data Analyst - Department of Undergraduate Medical Education

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Data Analyst - Department of Undergraduate Medical Education at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties): Position Purpose:
Provide analysis and reports on data designed to improve the student recruitment, admissions and enrollment processes. Serve as a consultant to students and management on system use and data interpretation. Essential Job Functions:
Collect, create, test and manipulate data in the student information systems and applications software to assure data integrity and enhance decisions. Coordinate external and internal business partners to obtain required data and documentation.
Prepare, verify and validate reports. Prepare and maintain documentation and make presentations regarding data analysis and process efficiency.
Participate in the development and execution of project, recruitment and yield plans designed to increase student enrollment. Identify target markets and develop appropriate messaging.
Serve as consultant to system and data users. Assist with technical problems, data interpretation, data fulfillment and application issues.
Respond to inquiries from applicants to ensure full utilization of data triggers required to complete enrollment processes.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with other university schools and colleges to maximize system utilization and efficiency.
May be required to supervise a small staff of part time support personnel.
Perform related work as assigned. Unique duties: Update, maintain, and perform regular quality checks on the WSUSOM matriculation database. Update, maintain, and perform regular quality checks on the WSUSOM curriculum inventory. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university in computer science, information science, business or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Knowledge of Banner Student Information System preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to analyze quantitative data and communicate the information accurately to customers.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient with Microsoft office suite including Excel, Word and Access.
Previous experience in data management. Preferred qualifications: School/College/Division: Generic Division Primary department: H0671 - Undergraduate Medical Education Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: $51,274
• Salary hire maximum: $61,531