Golden Gate University seeks a PT Data Analyst to support institutional research with business analytics, focusing on gathering, analyzing, and validating data that informs reporting and strategic decisions. This is a part-time, remote role at a rate of USD 25 per hour.
Role Overview
The Data Analyst position is a support role for institutional research across institutional reporting, business analytics, and data gathering, analysis, and validation. The primary responsibility is to deliver accurate, impactful analytic reporting that helps identify actionable next steps and guides tactics and strategy at the university. The role requires the ability to interpret complex objectives, goals, and measurement frameworks to ensure correct data reporting.
Department and Reporting
- Position Title: PT Data Analyst
- Department: Business Analytics
- Reports To: Assistant Vice Provost of Institutional Reporting and Effectiveness
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Working Location: Remote
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze current and historical data on students, staff, enrollment, retention, and graduation.
- Develop enrollment, retention, and graduation dashboards for Executive Leadership, deans, program directors, faculty, and other staff.
- Support federal, state, and other institutional reporting.
- Validate data reports and correct potential statistical inconsistencies.
- Assist with predictive modeling and additional ad-hoc data analysis projects.
Essential Functions
The PT Data Analyst will perform the core duties of institutional research support, including institutional reporting, business analytics, and the gathering, analyzing, and validating of data. The role is designed to ensure analytic reporting is both accurate and useful for decision-making across the university.
Required Qualifications
- Python proficiency, including Pandas, for analyzing, validating, and categorizing datasets that may contain redundancies and inconsistencies.
- Ability to programmatically validate data reporting results and flag potential statistical inconsistencies.
- Experience with MS Excel, including pivot tables, built-in functions, and charting.
- Experience using Tableau to build 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.
Technologies
- Python, Pandas
- MS Excel
- Tableau
- SQL
- PowerPoint
- Word
Schedule
Days and hours are variable and will be established by the supervisor.
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly Rate: USD 25
- Benefits: Limited University’s benefits
How to Apply
To apply, submit an application, letter of interest, and resume at http://www.ggu.edu/jobs.
- Candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry, which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports inclusive excellence. The university is 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 (for example, family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
The university encourages applications from all demographics and maintains working and learning environments that reinforce diversity and inclusion.
