Associate Data Analyst / Data Analyst

Support data-driven academic planning for Gies College of Business through analytics, applied research, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Document and execute processes tied to the continuous improvement process for Gies College of Business programs, including analytics on student learning, outcomes, and instructor evaluation
• Develop and maintain standardized reporting for faculty, staff, and students, including written reports, visualizations, and automated data reports coordinated with teams such as Undergraduate Programs
• Maintain analytics used to communicate the health and growth of Gies College of Business programs
• Develop and deploy training materials that help faculty and staff use assessment and continuous improvement products
• Collaborate within the Data Strategy, Analytics, and Reporting (DSAR) team to build and maintain an analytics strategy for enrollment management, projections, and academic planning for Gies College of Business programs
• Apply best practices in enrollment management, academic planning, and program strategy to support creation of new analytic products for academic decision-makers
• Work with DSAR and Gies College of Business staff on assigned research projects
• Share research results via white papers, peer-refereed journals, and practitioner and academic conferences
• Build working relationships with assigned clients and develop understanding of strategic needs and priorities
• Support curriculum-related decisions using research on the college, peer institutions, and higher education accreditation standards
• Design and maintain dashboards and visualizations to present findings and inform high-level strategies and priorities
• Write evidence-based narratives interpreting statistics, analyzing trends, and guiding academic program, curriculum design and redesign, and planning
• Make and recommend complex curriculum-related decisions based on research and accreditation standards
• Assist IT and departmental staff in developing complex automations that provide real-time data to unit and College leadership
• Participate in and contribute to ongoing research and analytics strategy for enrollment management, projections, and academic planning
• Support DSAR as an enrollment strategy expert on analytical projects requiring that perspective
• Conduct additional research projects as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of work experience in IT-related functions such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field
  Substitution: College coursework including Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or closely related discipline may be substituted as follows: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year; Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months; 90 semester hours equals two (2) ye
• Demonstrated experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, or applied research using quantitative methods
• Three (3) years of work experience in IT-related functions such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field
  Substitution: College coursework including Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline may be substituted as follows: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year; Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months; 90 semester hours equals two (2)
• Demonstrated experience in data analytics related to enrollment management, academic planning, or higher education

Technologies

• Coursedog
• Ad Astra
• Slate

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Preferred Qualifications – Associate Data Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Data Analytics, Educational Psychology (with a quantitative or measurement focus), or a closely related quantitative field
• One year of experience in data analytics within an educational or academic environment, including enrollment management, academic planning, learning analytics, or accreditation-related reporting
• Experience with academic operations or enrollment management platforms such as Coursedog, Ad Astra, or Slate

Preferred Qualifications – Data Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Data Analytics, Educational Psychology (with a quantitative or measurement focus), or a closely related quantitative field
• Three years of experience in data analytics within an educational or academic environment, including enrollment management, academic planning, learning analytics, or accreditation-related reporting
• Experience working with online and hybrid academic programs
• Experience with academic operations or enrollment management platforms such as Coursedog, Ad Astra, or Slate

Appointment Information

• 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 - Information Technology Technical Associate position
• Appointed on a 12-month basis
• Location: Urbana, IL (onsite)
• Expected start date: as soon as possible after 12/1/2026
• Budgeted salary range: $74,000 to $80,000 at the Associate Data Analyst level; $89,000 to $99,000 at the Data Analyst level
• Not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

• Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 10, 2026
• Apply using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting
• Upload cover letter and resume (include months and years of employment)
• Upload names and contact information for three professional references
• Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered
• For further information about this position: [email protected]
• For questions about the application process: 217-333-2137