Data Analyst - Division of K-12 Education Innovation and Scholar Success

This position is responsible for day-to-day data management and analytical support in the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Division of K-12 Education Innovation and Scholar Success (DEISS). This role is privy to confidential information, as either part of the regular assignment or on a project basis and will participate in data-driven decisions related to the development and implementation of portfolio policies, plans, and initiatives.
Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $65,000, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Assist in the production of annual School Performance Reports for all charter public schools authorized by GVSU.
• Build, test, and deploy reports and dashboards in Power BI and other enterprise reporting platforms. 
• Develop queries and analyze data using internal compliance data and public databases to develop a variety of portfolio-level and school level reports related to student enrollment, demographics, academic growth and achievement, and college matriculation and retention.
• Identify opportunities to improve data collection/management and the use of data in planning and oversight decisions.
• Work with university Data Advisory body to design and develop new reporting tools in response to DEISS needs and priorities.
• Partner with GVSU faculty and staff, as well as external stakeholders, to collaborate on various research and reporting projects.
• Assist DEISS in ensuring all data management and reporting needs are met with integrity and in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, computer science, statistics, or related field.
• Previous experience in data analysis, educational statistics, data visualization, data management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research, or program evaluation, educational, personnel or public administration.
• Expertise in statistical software packages and programming languages such as R, SAS, and SQL
• Experience with the design and visualization of data with Tableau or Power BI.
• Proficiency in other Microsoft Office software applications.
• Ability to conduct data analyses around educational issues.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to perform independently.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills in dealing with administrative and school-based personnel.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize in a demanding environment.
• Demonstrate interest and/or experience in education and public policy.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Master’s degree in data analytics, computer science, statistics, or related field.
• Experience working in an institution of higher education.
• Experience working in or with Michigan’s charter public school sector.
• Experience working with educational data (K-12 and/or post secondary data.
• Experience with Michigan educational data resources such as www.mischooldata.org.
• Familiarity with major university data systems (Banner, Slate, Workday).

How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume, applications missing required documents will not be considered. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Kate Boswell Gallagher [email protected]. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future. 

Application Deadline: Application review begins July 16, 2026 and this posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

 

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.