What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst - Data Strategy position at Harper College?
Responsibilities
Conducts advanced predictive analytics and forecasting to inform decision-making on enrollment, student success, and resource allocation.
Analyzes complex data sets using a combination of statistical, quantitative and qualitative methods.
Extracts, manipulates, and interprets data using statistical software (E.g., SPSS, R) and SQL-based query applications (e.g., Cognos).
Develops and implements dynamic models, including machine learning algorithms, to optimize student-centered outcomes.
Creates clear and actionable visualizations and dashboards using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Translates complex data analyses into actionable insights and delivers clear, concise communication tailored to non-technical audiences across multiple formats.
Collaborates with institutional stakeholders to identify data needs and provide tailored solutions.
Validates compliance reports and data submissions to maintain institutional accountability.
Collaborates with Database Administrators (DBAs) to design, maintain, and enhance the college's reporting warehouse, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and optimal performance for advanced analytics.
Documents analytic protocols, methodologies and results to ensure transparency and replicability.
Creates and revises institutional dashboards; retrieves data from institutional dashboards.
Assists with validation of compliance reports and data submissions.
Conducts ad hoc studies and contributes to the continuous improvement of data strategy efforts.
Represents the Office of Institutional Research on institutional committees and task groups.
Manages multiple priorities and high volumes of work.
Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree, with coursework in statistics. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience in predictive analytics, forecasting, and data visualization modeling techniques, working with large data sets in a professional setting. Ability to retrieve, analyze, and present data in meaningful formats (tables, charts, graphs) to various audiences. Demonstrated proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R), business intelligence tools (e.g., Cognos, Argos), data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). and Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word). Excellent attention to detail. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex analyses to non-technical stakeholders. Mastery of writing clear and concise documentation, summaries of methodologies, and descriptions of statistical results. Prior experience in higher education preferred.
About Us
We are Harper College...the college in your community.
The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.
Harper College is now one of the nation's premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago's northwest suburbs. The College's academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.
At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at :
About the Team
Institutional Research provides the campus with timely and accurate and unbiased data analysis to support strategic planning, reporting and organizational effectiveness to meet campus, community and external needs.
