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Position Title:Data Analyst II
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Experience creating reports in Power BI
Master’s degree with an emphasis in statistics, higher education, research methods, psychology, economics, or other quantitative areas
Additional years of experience in an institutional research office or equivalent office
Experience with software tools (such as SQL, Excel) used for data extraction and statistical reporting
Previous Workday experience
Job Description:
Summary
The Office of Institutional Research under the Senior Vice President and Provost at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for a Data Analyst II term position.
This position conducts research and performs analyses in support of planning, program review, and general decision making plus designs and develops data systems and standardized operational procedures for data collection and dissemination. In addition, this position plays a major role in the development of widely distributed publications and the preparation of reports needed to meet governance and other reporting requirements of the University’s activities. This position also collaborates with the Provost’s Office to implement assessment strategies for the review of program-level and course-level improvement plans and learning outcomes.
The successful candidate will possess critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to explain data to multiple audiences with differing levels of understanding.
This is a two-year term position.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Compile data and reports to meet external reporting and public transparency needs (e.g. IPEDS, Board of Regents, Fact Book, dashboards, etc.)
Develop and maintain customized dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators for campus leaders
Perform analyses and reports on results from surveys like NSSE, COACHE, etc.
Identify, gather, and source data from various internal and external systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
Respond to questions about data sourcing, variances, and various other data related topics
Clean, validate, transform, and combine datasets from internal and external systems for effective analysis
Support data needs of university initiatives and projects, including the University strategic plan
Creation of new reports/dashboards to meet campus decision maker needs
Prepare data summaries and reports to support management and leadership strategic goals and objectives
Analyze data to identify trends, patterns and insights
Use statistical models, data visualization tools and other analytical techniques to provide actionable insight from data
Conduct internal comparisons – differences based on demographics Etc.
About - Institutional Research (https://www.ir.iastate.edu/about)
Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS808
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: March 28, 2025
Posting Close Date:April 3, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R16710
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.