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Associate Data Analyst / Data Analyst

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Urbana, IL

Urbana, IL

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$74k - $99k/yr Full time Business Analytics Data Analysis Data Analytics

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Job Description

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: rgoben@illinois.edu
For questions about the application process: 217-333-2137

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