Title: Data Specialist
Bargaining Unit/Salary Level: Salary and Benefits commensurate with the Agreement between the MCCS Trustees and the MEA Admin Unit. The position is pending classification with an expected salary in the mid $40s.
Responsibilities: The Data Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Institutional Research and develops reports, dashboards, and analytical solutions that support college operations and strategic decision-making. The position collects, analyzes, interprets, and visualizes data from internal and external sources to identify trends, answer complex business questions, and provide actionable insights. Working within the Office of Institutional Research, the Data Specialist develops SQL queries, automates reporting processes, ensures data integrity, and transforms data into meaningful information that supports planning, enrollment management, student success, and institutional initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
- Experience with SQL and Anthology Student.
- Experience working in a community college setting.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relational databases, data extraction, analysis, reporting, and data visualization.
- Ability to collect, analyze, interpret and communicate data from multiple sources; identify and resolve data integrity issues.
Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid Holidays
- Statewide Locations
- Tuition Waivers
- Training
- 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant
Applicant Process: Consideration will begin August 5th and continue until the position is filled. Applicants shall submit a cover letter addressing the ability to meet the above listed responsibilities and a resume, employment application and transcripts. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Central Maine Community College does not discriminate and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more information, please call 207-755-5396 or email [email protected].
Skills Required
- Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field
- Experience with SQL
- Experience with Anthology Student
- Experience working in a community college setting
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field
- Knowledge of relational databases, data extraction, analysis, reporting, and data visualization
- Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate data from multiple sources and resolve data integrity issues
What We Do
Central Maine Community College provides quality, accessible college education and lifelong learning opportunities to a diverse population of students by offering career and technical education, educational transfer, and services to support local and global workforce development.
