Data Analyst Position Available In Polk, Florida

Data Analyst 
Salary $47,936.47 – $60,465.46 Annually Location Winter Haven Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202500114 Org Programming & Data Analysis Opening Date 04/21/2025 DESCRIPTION
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Description Job Description:

The Data Analyst position provides data analysis and report development for a college function. This position analyzes user requirements, responds to, and resolves user requests/issues, participates in user support and training activities, acts in the role of analyst to define/refine processes and supports user reporting needs.

Examples of Duties Essential Functions/Duties:

Partners with key staff members to analyze business processes and needs. Research new ERP and 3rd party vendor releases/updates to help optimize business processes. Works with functional owners, uses knowledge to create business workflows, identifies and implements solutions. Coordinates technical resources to troubleshoot issues, and supports functional testing cycles, defect tracking, and resolutions. Develops and maintains documentation on requirements, functional specifications, testing procedures and configurations. Office i.e., Doc Imaging, Share point (content management system), SQL, etc. Monitors ongoing operation and performs activities to assist with performance tuning and troubleshooting of application issues. Creates reports and provides extracts from databases, analyzes, and manipulates data in Excel, Access, data-mining tools, or other software as required for the task at hand. Attends professional development events or conferences to stay abreast of best practices and compliance changes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications Required Skills:

Working knowledge of database interfaces and reporting tools. Experience in development of SQL (or similar program) reports, queries, and scripts. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Superior Excel and Access skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to manage multiple projects. Organized with ability to meet critical deadlines. Ability to analyze data, logically create conclusions, and generate technical reports. Working Conditions/Additional Information Salary and Benefits Information
This position is level P14. We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education:

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.

Required Experience:

At least two (2) years of data analyst experience is required.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with Banner is preferred. Higher Education experience preferred. Supplemental Information Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered: a resume.
an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed). Important Information If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship. To request Veteran’s Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis. Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position. Equal Opportunity Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lonnie Thompson
Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement
Title IX Coordinator
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
WAD 215A
863.297.1000, ext. 5378