Data Analyst

Who We Are:

For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we serve.

What You Will Do:

The Data Analyst will be responsible for developing and executing on analyses and reporting to drive efficient and effective use of data for a wide variety of data initiatives and requests throughout the university. This position will work in collaboration with team members in the department to execute on the data strategy for the Strategic Data Center and wider university strategic initiatives.  This position will engage in various aspects of data collection, cleaning, analysis, metrics, visualizations, documentation, and presentations.  The data analyst will work to insure scalability, sustainability, and integrity within NLU data practices and policies.  This position will also be involved in knowing and carrying out NLU data governance policy and procedure.

• Complete data requests and produce various reports and dashboards in a variety of formats (Power BI, Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

• Conduct strategic analyses by querying, cleaning, manipulating, interpreting, visualizing, and presenting data using statistical techniques.

• Fulfill various ad hoc data requests.

• In collaboration with various University stakeholders, map data flows, business processes, and perform gap analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Education, Statistics, Social Work, Public Policy, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of one year (3 years preferred) of experience manipulating large data sets with analytical software and/or coding languages (R, SQL, SAS, etc.)
• At least 1 year of experience (3 years preferred) building data reports, dashboards, documentation, and presenting data findings
• At least 1 year of experience (3 years preferred) gathering and understanding data request specifications and delivering data products
• Minimum of 1 year of experience (3 years preferred) working with data visualization/analytical software (Power BI, Tableau, SAS, etc.)
• Analytical Thinking: Breaks down problems and issues into sub-components and then assesses the costs, benefits and risks of various options prior to selecting a particular approach.
• Technical Skills: Possesses the technical skills and knowledge required to perform essential tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Demonstrates the willingness and ability to train or coach others in the technical arena.
• Project Coordination and Management: Plans, organizes, and coordinates projects of varying scope to achieve defined goals. Sets clear objectives, develops realistic timelines, allocates resources, and monitors progress. Adapts to changing needs and ensures quality outcomes through effective execution and collaboration.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $53,136 to $77,047 annually.  Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity. 

Please Include the following along with your application:

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Optional)

NLU Employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form