The Data Reporting Specialist provides core analytical and
operational support to Carthage’s Office of Institutional Research.
Working directly with the IR Coordinator in a small, collaborative
team, this role is responsible for processing incoming campus data
requests, running routine reports, updating visual dashboards, and
ensuring the accuracy of institutional data. This is a hybrid
position that reports to the Coordinator for Institutional
Research.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Departmental Support & Initiatives: Support the department of Institutional Research in planning, executing, and delivering recurring and ad-hoc campus data requests by using standard reports and authoring custom queries in the Workday Student Information System.
Compliance & Survey Support: Assist the IR Coordinator with gathering, cleaning, and validating datasets for mandatory higher education reporting cycles (e.g., federal/state reporting and campus survey collection).
Dashboards & Fact Sheets: Maintain and update routine fact sheets, data tables, and visual reporting dashboards using Microsoft Excel and Tableau data visualization software.
Data Quality & Auditing: Perform routine quality checks and data audits to spot inconsistencies, missing details, or reconciliations in datasets.
Continuous Learning & Team Support: Build technical skills in database querying, data formatting, and office workflows while maintaining clear documentation of reporting procedures. Provide excellent customer service to all members of the Carthage community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
DESCRIPTION OF NONESSENTIAL DUTIES: None
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Departmental Support & Initiatives: Support the department of Institutional Research in planning, executing, and delivering recurring and ad-hoc campus data requests by using standard reports and authoring custom queries in the Workday Student Information System.
Compliance & Survey Support: Assist the IR Coordinator with gathering, cleaning, and validating datasets for mandatory higher education reporting cycles (e.g., federal/state reporting and campus survey collection).
Dashboards & Fact Sheets: Maintain and update routine fact sheets, data tables, and visual reporting dashboards using Microsoft Excel and Tableau data visualization software.
Data Quality & Auditing: Perform routine quality checks and data audits to spot inconsistencies, missing details, or reconciliations in datasets.
Continuous Learning & Team Support: Build technical skills in database querying, data formatting, and office workflows while maintaining clear documentation of reporting procedures. Provide excellent customer service to all members of the Carthage community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
DESCRIPTION OF NONESSENTIAL DUTIES: None
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)
- Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience working in an institute of higher education or similar environment.
- Requires 1 to 2 years of data reporting experience.
- Requires the ability to use a personal computer and Web browser, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.