Job Description for Part-time Data Analyst Position
Position Title: PT Data Analyst
Department Name: Business Analytics
Position Reports To: Assistant Vice Provost of Institutional Reporting and Effectiveness
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $25
Benefits: Limited University's benefits
Days & Hours: Variable weekly schedule to be established by supervisor.
Working Location: Remote
BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF JOB:
The Data Analyst position is a support position for institutional research, working in the domains of institutional reporting, business analytics, and gathering, analyzing, and validating data. The primary responsibility of the Data Analyst is to provide accurate and impactful analytic reporting that will help reveal actionable next steps and guide tactics and strategy at the university
This position requires the ability to fully understand complex objectives and goals, and measurement frameworks that help ensure correct data reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The PT Data Analyst will:
- Work on analysis of current and historical data on students, staff, enrollment, retention, and graduation.
- Take on a pivotal role in creating enrollment, retention, and graduation dashboards for Executive Leadership, deans, program directors, faculty, and other staff.
- Assist in federal, state, and other institutional reporting.
- Assist in validating data reports and correcting potential inconsistencies statistically.
- Assist in predictive modeling and other types of ad-hoc data analysis projects.
- Strong proficiency in Python, including Pandas, for analyzing, validating, and categorizing datasets with possible redundancies and inconsistencies
- Ability to programmatically validate data reporting results and flag potential inconsistencies statistically
- Solid experience with MS Excel, pivot tables, built-in functions, and charting
- Experience using Tableau to implement visualized and interactive reporting dashboards
- Ability to write and interpret complex SQL for data retrieval
- Ability to abstract information requirements from real-world data requests
- Knowledge of using PowerPoint and Word to create data reports
- Ability to multitask, set priorities, and work efficiently
- Excellent communication
- At least 1 year of work experience in data analysis
Supplemental Information
To apply: Please go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an application, letter of interest, and a resume.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.
Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
University policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, taking a protected leave (e.g., family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that reinforce these practices. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all demographics.
Skills Required
- Strong proficiency in Python, including Pandas, for analyzing, validating, and categorizing datasets
- Ability to programmatically validate data reporting results and statistically flag potential inconsistencies
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, built-in functions, and charting
- Experience using Tableau to implement visualized and interactive reporting dashboards
- Ability to write and interpret complex SQL for data retrieval
- Ability to abstract information requirements from real-world data requests
- Knowledge of using PowerPoint and Word to create data reports
- Ability to multitask, set priorities, and work efficiently
- Excellent communication skills
- At least 1 year of work experience in data analysis
What We Do
Golden Gate University is a private, nonprofit university founded in 1901, located in San Francisco's financial and high-tech district. It empowers working adults with practical, career-focused undergraduate and graduate education.

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