Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
Position Type:Professional / Unclassified
Department:LSUA ASA - Institutional Research and Effectiveness (Rocaille Von Roberts (00252662))
Work Location:LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:Professional
Job Description:
DEPARTMENT: Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
POSITION TITLE: Data Analyst
SUPERVISOR: Director, Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
PURPOSE: Responsible for supporting official university reporting. This includes
understanding and analyzing university data to produce required reports as well as providing data, trends and analyses to university stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide accurate data and reports to university departments as needed to enhance student success and operational efficiency across academic, student support and administrative areas.
- Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of university applications as necessary.
- Work collaboratively with IET Services and other university offices to facilitate strong data governance and ensure the integrity of data in the university's data systems.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g. data definitions, code documentation, standard operating procedures, etc) for data, reports and projects.
- Coordinate the completion of required state and federal data reports, including but not limited to submissions to the Louisiana Board of Regents, National Student Clearinghouse, and IPEDS.
- Respond to internal and external ad hoc requests for university data.
- Support data needs for ongoing assessment, program review, strategic planning, accreditation and related activities.
- Research, analyze, and interpret university data and trends to support data-driven decision-making across university stakeholders.
- Develop dashboards and other online data tools to enhance data accessibility across university stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Decision Science/Analytics, Business Administration, Applied Statistics, or a related field, or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a database or systems analyst related field, preferably in higher education. Candidates with 3-5 years of experience in Institutional Research in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices.
- Extensive experience in data analysis using tools such as R, SPSS, SAS, Tableau, PowerBI, and/or other similar data tools is required.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in programming and scripting languages such as: Microsoft SQL, Python, and/or other similar languages is required.
- Ability to design, develop, and manage relational database systems.
- Knowledge and experience with ERP, SIS, and CRM system programming and reporting preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Extreme attention to detail is required.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
OFFICE HOURS: Eight (8) hours per day, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Additional hours worked as needed.
Additional Job Description:Competencies:NoneSpecial Instructions:Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is required for hire.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at (318) 473-6401 or [email protected].
Skills Needed:
Communication, Customer-Focused, Data Accuracy, Detail-Oriented, IT Quality Assurance, Policy Knowledge, Time Management, Troubleshooting
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:July 17, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [email protected]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Decision Science/Analytics, Business Administration, Applied Statistics, or related field OR a minimum of five (5) years experience in a database or systems analyst related field
- Candidates with 3-5 years of experience in Institutional Research in higher education
- Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices
- Extensive experience in data analysis using tools such as R, SPSS, SAS, Tableau, PowerBI, or similar
- Extensive knowledge and experience in programming and scripting languages such as Microsoft SQL, Python, or similar
- Ability to design, develop, and manage relational database systems
- Knowledge and experience with ERP, SIS, and CRM system programming and reporting
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Extreme attention to detail
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
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