FT Data Analyst

Salary: $56,660.12 - $72,112.88 Annually

Location : Main Campus - Smithfield, NC

Job Type: Full Time Staff

Job Number: FTDA-07152025

Department: Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives

Opening Date: 07/17/2025

Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Recruitment Range: $56,660.12 - $72,112.88 Annually

Description

Summary

The Data Analyst supports the College's mission by transforming institutional data into actionable insights that inform strategic planning, enrollment forecasting, institutional effectiveness, and student success initiatives. This position is responsible for managing and optimizing the College's data warehouse (ZogoTech), conducting advanced statistical analyses and predictive modeling, and supporting internal and external reporting requirements.

This position may offer flexibility for a hybrid or remote work arrangement, subject to departmental needs and approval. Please note that the College does not sponsor employment-based visas.

Knowledge & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conducts advanced statistical analyses and predictive modeling to support strategic enrollment forecasting, academic scheduling, and resource allocation.

Manages and queries the College's data warehouse (ZogoTech) to extract, integrate, and analyze institutional data.

Translates complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights tailored for stakeholders at all levels.

Responds to ad hoc data requests from internal and external stakeholders with accurate, timely, and clearly presented information.

Develops, maintains, and automates data reports, dashboards, and visualizations to track institutional key performance indicators.

Collaborates with all college units to align data initiatives with institutional goals.

Develops and executes data validation procedures to maintain high-quality data standards and ensure the integrity, consistency, and reliability of institutional data.

Extracts, cleans, and prepares data using programming languages such as SQL, Python, or SAS for use in reports, dashboards, and predictive models.

Develops and maintains documentation for data processes, reporting standards, and methodologies to ensure clarity, consistency, and repeatability.

Ensures compliance with federal and state reporting requirements, including IPEDS and other mandated submissions.

Supports planning and assessment processes, accreditation efforts, and strategic decision-making with high-quality data and analysis.

Assists with designing and administering surveys using platforms such as Qualtrics to gather both qualitative and quantitative data.

Stays current with trends in higher education data analytics, strategic enrollment management, and institutional effectiveness. Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Minimum: Bachelor's degree in data analytics, statistics, computer science, educational research, or a related field.

Education Preferred: Master's degree in data analytics, institutional research, statistics, or related discipline.

Experience Minimum: Two (2) to five (5) years of demonstrated experience in data analysis, predictive modeling, and/or institutional research, preferably in a higher education setting.

Experience Preferred: Experience with data warehousing systems, student information systems, and survey methodology.

Additional Information

Language Skills

Ability to synthesize and communicate complex data in written, verbal, and graphical formats for diverse stakeholders.

Ability to write professional reports, documentation, and data summaries. Mathematical Skills

Proficiency in statistical concepts including regression, correlation, and inferential statistics.

Demonstrated ability to apply statistical models to real-world problems in education or related fields. Reasoning Ability

Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze data trends, evaluate methods, and propose actionable recommendations.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Computer Skills

Proficient in statistical software and programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, or SAS.

Proficient in data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics).

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise systems used in higher education. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

State Health Plan

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Additional Supplemental Insurances

Disability Plan through NC Retirement System

NC Retirement Plan

Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, and Voluntary Shared)

Acceptance of 120 hours of annual leave transfer to JCC

Paid Holidays

Longevity

Prior State Service Verification

Supplemental Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Education Benefits

State Employees' Credit Union

State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)

Tojan Alliance Partnership Scholarships with the University of Mount Olive

For further information, please contact

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in data analytics, statistics, computer science, educational research, or a related field?

Yes

No

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Do you have two (2) to five (5) years of demonstrated experience in data analysis, predictive modeling, and/or institutional research, preferably in a higher education setting?

Yes

No

Required Question