Data & Assessment Analyst Position Available In Lowndes, Mississippi

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Position Information Click here to view Salary Grade Position Title Data & Assessment Analyst
Unit Name Institutional Research & Assessment
Salary Grade 7
Number of Months 12 months
Full-time or Part-time Full-Time
Hours per week 40
Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment Essential Duties Mississippi IHL data file reporting /editing/documenting
Retention/Graduation Rate Database Management & Reports
Fact Book creation (annual project but takes weeks/month to complete)
Course evaluation administration
Enrollment database management & reporting (This is done daily during registration and less frequently at other points.)
Provides oversight for the University’s assessment activities
Assists departments with assessment report creation through TracDat Assessment software
Completion of external surveys such as Chronicle’s Great Colleges to Work For
Administration of internal surveys
Providing data and documentation for SACSCOC regional accreditation reports as well as degree program accreditation reports
Completion of ad-hoc internal and external data requests
Degree Book creation
Student-right-to-know reporting
Assist with IPEDS Surveys reporting (This process can take weeks to complete.)
Maintenance of office website
Completion of MUW Annual Assessment Report
Coordinates data edits with various internal offices
Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by the

Director of Institutional Research & Assessment Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience:

Master’s degree in relevant field preferred with three years of relevant work experience; if no master’s degree, five years of relevant work experience preferred
Preferred degree or area of study may include MIS, Business, Accounting, Social Sciences, etc.
Advanced knowledge using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
Proven experience as a data analyst
Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to data and/or assessment problems
Solid knowledge and understanding of data importance and business implications

Other Skills & Abilities:

Excellent knowledge in interpreting and documenting data file edit processes
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills
Very strong service orientation
Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical addressees
Ability to work well independently and as a team member
Good organizational skills; able to administer multiple projects and priorities
Self-motivated and directed; strong attention to detail
Ability to motivate co-workers in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to learn and master complex data file layouts and field definitions in order to efficiently work with internal and external data files related to Student Enrollment, Course Files, Grade Files, Human Resources, Financial Aid, etc.
Ability to learn and master internal, state, regional, and federal reporting requirements
Ability to create internal surveys as needed

Other Preferred Qualifications:

Administrative Banner experience
Experience in assessment software, such as Nuventive TracDat
Experience in course evaluation/survey software such as Watermark
Experience with SACSCOC requirements 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 frequently required to talk or hear and regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 or 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Job Description Summary The Data & Assessment Analyst position reports to the Director of Institutional Research & Assessment (IR&A). This professional position must support both the institutional research and assessment university functions. This person will be responsible for projects such as enrollment reporting, retention/graduation rate reports, Fact Book creation, MS IHL Data File reporting /editing/documenting, course evaluation administration, assisting departments with assessment report creation through Assessment software, completion of external surveys such as Chronicle Great Colleges to Work For, administration of internal surveys, providing data and documentation for SACSCOC regional accreditation reports as well as degree program accreditation reports, and performing other duties as assigned by the Director of IR&A. Hours of Availability Background Check Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate. Requisition Detail Information Requisition Number

FY20655NF

Open Date 03/19/2025
Will this job have a specific close date? No
Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
MUW Departmental Announcement
MUW Human Resources Office
MUW Website
Mississippi Employment Service
Local Newspaper
In-state Newspaper
Out-of-state Newspaper
The Chronicle of Higher Education
HigherEdJobs.com
Friend
Journal/Periodical
Off-campus Recruitment
Women/Minority Publication
Contacted by department and invited to apply
Other
The Academic Network (TAN)
• Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)
Yes
No
• If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (

NOTE:

MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)
Yes
No
• Provide your highest degree earned, specific major and how many years of experience you have in this type of position. (Open Ended Question) • This position is 40 hours per week and is fully in-person work on campus. Provide a response as to whether in-person work aligns with your job expectations. (Open Ended Question)