Data Analyst

About the role

The Data Analyst supports the Illinois Community College Board's decision-making by collecting, analyzing, validating and reporting data on education, workforce, grants and other assigned programs. The position develops data products and dashboards, supports state, federal and grant reporting, and works with internal staff and external partners to improve data quality and use. It is grant-funded and contingent on the continued availability of grant funding.

Key responsibilities

• Develop reports, analyses, data extracts, dashboards and other data products supporting program administration, strategic planning, performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Respond to internal and external data requests by extracting and analyzing data and presenting clear, timely results.
• Validate data for completeness, accuracy and consistency, monitor data inputs and outputs, and maintain documentation of data projects, definitions, processes and dashboards.
• Prepare data extracts and reports for state, federal, grant and other mandated reporting, and support data-collection processes such as surveys.
• Partner with internal staff, institutional research and IT personnel, and take part in data, accountability and cross-agency workgroups.
• Support research, evaluation and data-related workshops, meetings and conferences as assigned; occasional travel may be required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in education, social science or a related field with at least two courses in statistics.
• Two years of educational and/or other research experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Desired: master's degree in information technology, mathematics, education or social science, and at least two years' experience at a state education agency or institution of higher education.

Required skills

• Proficiency in computer programming languages including SQL, SAS and/or Stata, and Microsoft Excel.
• Desired: familiarity with survey software such as JotForm, and experience with visual analytics and business intelligence software such as PowerBI.

What we offer

• Salary of $55,500 - $65,500, Monday to Friday, with anticipated hybrid work and a report to headquarters as needed.
• Benefits including competitive insurance premiums, vision insurance at no cost, dental insurance, tuition waivers, paid time off and holidays, and participation in the State University Retirement System.