Data Coordinator

Company: Carthage College
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSUMMARY:Aspire's Data Systems Coordinator will provide strategic support and knowledge through critical data analysis, management of technology systems and communication within Aspire and throughout Carthage College.RESPONSIBILITIES: Data and Analytics

• Design and implement effective strategies for identifying, collecting, and assessing student/alumni usage and engagement data; determine how to use existing data sources and develop new channels to collect necessary insights.
• Contribute to an internal team to develop evidence-based strategies for evaluating students' achievement of The Aspire Program's learning goals and developing an online repository for students to manage/track their progress through The Aspire Program.
• Collect and merge data from multiple technology systems/databases on a regular basis to prepare information for analysis. Use good judgment to validate and clean data for accurate analysis.
• Design surveys and write questions in tools like Qualtrics to maximize the quality and quantity of responses.
• Develop models for predictive, causal and other analyses to identify barriers or success factors that may exist for the full student body and segments of the population. Analyze data to identify how effectively Aspire is reaching all students and define demographic profiles of students more/less likely to be moving through the program in expected ways.
• Query data to gain insights and create data visualizations to support storytelling on data trends and actionable next steps.
• Manage at-graduation/post-graduate outcomes data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate and efficient tracking and maintenance of key longitudinal data.
• Evaluate existing and emerging software in the context of the Center's strategic goals for target audiences; participate in primary research on implementation and customization strategies for all platforms.Operations & Communication
  • Build real-time and periodic reports/tools to help team members to use quantitative and qualitative data and insights in decision-making, program planning, and promotion of The Aspire Center.
  • Establish policies and procedures for the Aspire staff to support consistent, accurate data collection and analysis in order to evaluate students' completion of learning goals and engagement with the Center.
  • Serve as a system administrator for student data systems, such as Handshake.
  • Act as a main point of contact and collaborate with campus partners for event logistics.
  • Other duties as assigned or as opportunities emerge.QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Bachelor's degree.
    • Must have experience with data collection, basic statistical analysis, and reporting.
    • Ability to use technology required for the role, including Excel, online databases/cloud-based software (SaaS), data analysis/visualization tools, and basic office software products.
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills across mediums.APPLY ONLINEThe ideal candidate is likely to have worked with tools like Excel, SPSS, Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, Tableau, Salesforce, Slate, SQL, Workday, Relativity, Handshake, Big Interview, People Grove, Suitable, Smartsheet, Raiser's Edge, Word, PowerPoint, or other tools that provided knowledge and experience necessary to collect, clean, analyze, and report on quantitative and qualitative data.Please note: We do not expect ideal candidates to have worked with all of the named systems; these are simply examples of systems that we believe our top candidate may have had the chance to delve into in order to hone the transferable skills that will lead to success in this position. In the role, you'll use a smaller number of tools and will move fluidly between them to link data collected from different sources into unified reports.The Aspire Center is the hub of activity for The Aspire Program with a scope of work that extends well beyond the work of a traditional career center - this 4-year career development program also helps students to develop skills in entrepreneurship, leadership, and creativity. Carthage's location in the Milwaukee to Chicago corridor provides students access to a wide range of experiential learning and post-graduate opportunities, and its unique J-term and off-campus study programs have historically provided global options to expand students' perspectives on the world.About CarthageLocated on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
      
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