The Institutional Data Analyst plays a crucial role in leveraging data to inform decision-making, enhance institutional effectiveness, and increase operational efficiency. This position focuses on automating reporting processes and creating efficient data workflows to improve data accessibility for stakeholders. The analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data, thereby providing decision-makers with timely, actionable insights presented in a clear, usable format. By streamlining data consolidation and reporting, the role supports evidence-based planning and continuous improvement across the university. The position requires a high level of accuracy, extraordinary attention to detail, solid proofreading skills, the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, and the ability to adhere to ethical and legal standards in institutional research.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.
UTC is a driving force for achieving excellence, and our mission is to actively engage students, faculty and staff; embrace diversity and inclusion; inspire positive change; and enrich and sustain our community.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Psychology, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or relevant field. At least 2 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or data management, ideally working with complex data systems or large datasets. Experience working directly in Institutional Research/Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment, and/or Data Analytics/Business Intelligence offices.
Preferred Qualifications: Master degree in Analytics, Education, Psychology, Business or relevant field. Prior experience working in a higher education Institutional Research office or similar environment is highly desirable; Familiarity with standard higher-education reporting and survey requirements (such as IPEDS reporting, accreditation data submissions, or National Student Clearinghouse reports). This includes understanding definitions of common institutional metrics and ensuring consistency in reporting these figures.
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