Statistical Data Analyst II

Position Title :

Statistical Data Analyst II

Position Summary :

The Data Analyst within the Division of Student Affairs will serve as a strategic partner in leveraging data to enhance student experiences, inform decision-making, and support institutional priorities. This role is responsible for data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting across key areas of student affairs, including retention, engagement, wellness, housing, and student success. The analyst will synthesize data from internal and external sources to identify trends, improve programming, and support the College’s strategic goals focused on belonging, wellness, community, and academic excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop, manage, and maintain dashboards and data visualizations for divisional and campus-wide reporting.
• Support data needs related to retention, progression, and graduation (RPG), student engagement, and wellness initiatives.
• Design and administer surveys, assessments, and evaluation tools to capture student outcomes and experiences.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support programming decisions, strategic planning, grant reporting, and accreditation efforts.
• Collaborate with Institutional Research, Enrollment Management, and other academic / student support units to align data systems and definitions.
• Translate complex data findings into actionable recommendations and accessible presentations for stakeholders, including the President’s Cabinet and Board of Trustees.
• Assist in managing compliance with federal and state reporting (e.g., Clery Act, Title IX, FAFSA Simplification Act) related to student affairs programming.
• Monitor emerging data trends in higher education and provide guidance on best practices in data governance and analytics.
• Serve as a liaison to external partners for data-sharing projects (e.g., Foundation, Corporate Liaisons, Institutional Advancement, Dining Partners).
• Lead or support special projects as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
• Build and maintain a Student Affairs Data Lake.
• Works closely with Institutional Research on maintaining the colleges accreditation standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & Strategic Alignment

Student Success & Retention

Student Engagement & Belonging

Operational Efficiency & Decision Support

Strategic and Institutional Planning

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional preferred.

Microsoft Certified : Data Analyst Associate (Power BI / data modeling / visualization) preferred.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : sit, walk, talk, hear, use hands to operate computer and other office equipment. The employee is frequently required to : stand, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to : climb, and lift and / or move up to15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Shift : Days

% Travel Required : 1% - 25%

Full Time / Part Time :

Full-time

Work Location / Schedule : :

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

FLSA : Exempt

Number of Vacancies :

Posting Number :

SC0835P

Posting Open Date : 10 / 08 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

EEO Statement :

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.