Published: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:50:59 GMT
As a Data Analyst at American College of Education, you will play a crucial role in supporting the college’s mission by providing data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions and ensure compliance with institutional reporting requirements. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Analytics, you will be responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and communicating data to support the college’s goals. Utilizing your expertise in descriptive, diagnostic, exploratory, and predictive analysis, you will transform complex data into clear, actionable insights by synthesizing both quantitative and qualitative information. In this role, you will also be responsible for customizing data pulls to meet specific needs and conducting ad hoc analyses. As a key member of our team, you will need to have a balance of technical acumen and collaboration skills, with a focus on process automation and enhancing data accessibility. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the college’s capacity for informed decision-making, supporting data transparency, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
Requirements
Who is American College of Education?
Founded in 2005, American College of Education is a leader in providing online professional development programs. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, affordable, and accessible programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application. We prepare our graduates to serve, lead, and achieve personal and professional goals in diverse, evolving communities. As a socially conscious institution, we are dedicated to making a positive impact and inspiring our students to do the same.
ACE is a premier organization that is continually recognized for its commitment to social responsibility. In 2016, ACE became a Certified B Corporation. As a socially conscious institution, we believe we have a responsibility to our students, alumni, employees, local communities, and society. We strive to make an impact in the world that goes well beyond our bottom line.
Who You Are
You are passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals. You thrive in a competitive and collaborative team environment and are comfortable working remotely. You have experience collaborating with others in a virtual setting and possess a strong attention to detail.
As a Data Analyst at American College of Education, you will play a crucial role in supporting the college’s mission by providing data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions and ensure compliance with institutional reporting requirements. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Analytics, you will be responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and communicating data to support the college’s goals. Utilizing your expertise in descriptive, diagnostic, exploratory, and predictive analysis, you will transform complex data into clear, actionable insights by synthesizing both quantitative and qualitative information. In this role, you will also be responsible for customizing data pulls to meet specific needs and conducting ad hoc analyses. As a key member of our team, you will need to have a balance of technical acumen and collaboration skills, with a focus on process automation and enhancing data accessibility. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the college’s capacity for informed decision-making, supporting data transparency, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
Compensation
ACE is committed to paying a competitive wage while staying true to our mission of maintaining high-quality, affordable programs for our students. The starting salary range for this position is $80,000, and all full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus. Offers may vary depending on education, prior experience, and expertise applied to the role.
What We Look for in the Ideal Candidate
– Demonstrates self-reliance by consistently meeting or exceeding workflow needs.
– Has a positive attitude, motivation, concern for students, and is a team player.
– Possesses excellent time management skills and follows established processes.
– Completes assigned duties based on daily business needs and individual skill set.
– Produces a high volume of quality work consistently.
– Can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
– Has proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and in collaboration with other department personnel.
– Supports and embraces the College’s B Corp mission to improve the people and communities we serve through our civic engagement initiatives.
– Has exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills.
– Is self-motivated, creative, and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems.
– Is collaborative in driving decisions and a team-player.
– Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
– Builds and maintains student satisfaction and recognizes and anticipates student needs.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
In this role, you will wear different hats, but your skills will be especially essential in the following areas:
Data Collection and Analysis: Gather, analyze, and interpret data from diverse sources to inform strategic planning, enhance departmental reporting, drive institutional improvements, and support evidence-based decision-making.
Compliance and Reporting: Lead the data gathering and completion of external compliance reports (e.g., IPEDS, HLC, NC-SARA, state, partnerships) and surveys (e.g., U.S. News), ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Data Visualization and Reporting: Prepare clear, user-friendly data visualizations and summaries for presentations, reports, and dashboards using PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Power BI.
Technical Skills: Leverage advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, conditional formatting, complex formulas), SQL proficiency, and Power BI ability to gather and conduct data analysis work.
Collaboration: Serve as the primary contact for data requests, partnering with requestors to define scope, develop project plans, and ensure effective project delivery.
Data Quality Assurance: Perform thorough validation and quality checks to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity, proactively identifying and resolving anomalies.
Data Governance: Help develop and maintain a data dictionary, standardized data definitions, and operating procedures to ensure data consistency and quality.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Analytics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in institutional research, data analysis, or business intelligence, ideally in a higher education setting.
Technical Skills:
– Excel: Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis and visualization.
– SQL: Skilled in writing and troubleshooting SQL queries is preferred or willing to learn.
– Data Visualization: Experience with Power BI for data visualization is preferred or willing to learn.
– Compliance Knowledge: Familiar with compliance and survey reporting requirements (e.g., IPEDS, HLC, NC-SARA, US News).
– Project Management: Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
– Attention to Detail: Demonstrated focus on accuracy, reliability, and maintaining data integrity.
– Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, translating complex data insights for diverse audiences.
– Collaboration: Effective team player who can also work independently and is adaptable to changing project demands.
– Data Privacy and Compliance: Skilled in handling sensitive information in compliance with FERPA and other state and federal data regulations.
Our Commitment to Employees
Just as we strive to empower our students for success, we also aim to enrich the lives of our employees. For six consecutive years, ACE has been recognized as one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work, winning the #1 spot for medium-sized companies in 2020. In addition, ACE has earned national recognition as a USA Top Workplace in 2022, 2023, and 2024. As a virtual-first organization, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a family-like, inclusive work environment. For our full-time employees, we offer the following benefits:
– Medical, dental, and vision insurance
– HSA and FSA options
– Paid parental leave
– Paid volunteer time
– Tuition reimbursement and reduction programs
– Generous PTO
– 401k and employer match
– Full-service wellness and EAP program
– Employee recognition and awards programs
– Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
– Short-term disability
– Employer-paid long-term disability
– And more…
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with and receive communications from students and ACE employees in real-time using online and other electronic media.
Diversity
At American College of Education, we believe that the best learning environment for students and staff is one in which we encounter viewpoints and experiences that are different, yet complementary to ours. This environment is fostered by the presence of persons with diverse backgrounds. We recognize that acknowledging diversity is a necessary precondition, but sustained effort is necessary to ensure equity and greater inclusion. Through strategic planning and initiatives, we seek to develop programs Apply link
