HSI & Title V STEM Grant Data Analyst - Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is an urban two-year Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in Springfield, MA, the third largest city in the state (pop. 153,606; 65.5% Hispanic or African-American). The STEM: Estrategias de Acceso y Retención Project activity and expected outcome is to increase the percent of Hispanic and low-income students entering, progressing, completing, and transferring in STEM disciplines.

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Research, the Data Analyst will be responsible for the following functions, which include, but are not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects, processes, and manages a variety of quantitative data. Sorts, updates, and merges data files from a variety of sources.
• Ensures the quality and accuracy of imported or derived data, including identifying anomalies that require resolution prior to analysis and reporting.
• Extracts data from the student management system to support the targeted grant initiatives.
• Creates longitudinal data sets using statistical or database management software such as SPSS or Microsoft ACCESS, and/or SQL.
• Provides technical expertise on data storage, data mining, and data cleaning.
• Provides timely and accurate responses to inquiries and requests.
• Assists with the administration of internal/external surveys.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:

• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Experience with relational databases, data warehousing, and related reporting tools.
• Experience successfully developing accurate reports, queries, and other data outputs using Query tools such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft Access etc.
• Experience with one or more statistical software applications (SPSS, SAS, and R etc.)
• Experience creating charts in MS Excel or other software that produces charts and graphs.
• Experience managing and manipulating data sets.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis.
• Highly motivated, resourceful and self-directed with the ability to deliver under pressure.
• Ability to manage multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft office and Google applications.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse constituency of faculty, staff, and students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems or other related field, such as a social science with applied quantitative and statistical coursework.
• Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills to support interactions with diverse academic and non-academic audiences.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must have demonstrated ability to produce reports.
• A commitment to working in a culturally diverse, urban community college.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with student management systems (e.g. Banner, Datatel Colleague).
• Experience with IPEDS.
• Experience working in a community college or other higher education setting.
• Experience with Tableau or other data visualization software is a plus.
• Experience with Institutional Research data collections is a plus.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 Annually (Based on experience)
Benefits: Yes, Full Time Position
Union: Non-Unit Professional (NUP)
Grant Funded: Yes. HSI & Title V Grant (3 year appointment)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.