What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research and Report Analyst position at Lakeshore Technical College?
Position Description
LAKESHORE'S MISSION:
Transform individuals to strengthen our communities through innovative and accessible learning.
Full-time Benefits Include:
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities
6.95% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar | 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
College paid life and disability insurance | Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts
Onsite fitness center and walking path | Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
Onsite wellness screenings I Relocation assistance available
Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 10 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time, 6 days of personal leave,
10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.
Additional Perks:
Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection
“Dress for your day” | Employee recognition and appreciation events
Campus closed six Fridays during summer
Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.
For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.
SHIFT: Day/evening/weekend hours | Flexible based upon the needs of the College
LOCATION: Lakeshore College – Cleveland, Wisconsin
POSITION SUMMARY: This position performs research, collects, analyzes, and interprets data from various sources to provide insights and reports that support the College’s strategic and operational planning, decision-making, program evaluation, and institutional effectiveness. Key duties include extracting meaningful information from complex datasets, performing statistical analysis, identifying trends, and patterns, and translating findings into meaningful and understandable results. This position must maintain confidentiality and ethical business practices related to research and deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):
(50%) Data Analysis and Report Development
- Collect data/information from multiple sources such as the student ERP system, Learning Management System (LMS), other internal/external databases, and relevant systems for analyzing and reporting pertinent data.
- Utilize relational databases to develop operational and executive-level reports and dashboards.
- Clean and standardize data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Perform statistical analysis, data mining, data modeling, and trend analysis of data/information using analytical tools and techniques.
- Translate data/information into clear, understandable reports and dashboards.
- Forecast trends using predictive analytics to identify potential future trends and opportunities based on historical trends.
- Communicate key findings & insights from data analysis to college stakeholders.
- Create reports and provide data to support and monitor progress of accreditation processes and requirements.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis for evaluation of academic programs and overall college success.
- Provide data analysis and support for grant activities
- Track, analyze, and monitor benchmarks, targets, and progress for key performance measures (KPI)
- Responsible for keeping the Strategy & Fast Facts intranet pages (Bridge) up to date
- Respond to ad hoc requests for specific data analysis and provide timely results that supports decision-making.
(35%) Quality Review and Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with Quality and Improvement Manager regarding improvement planning
- Perform systematic review and evaluation of academic program performance.
- Provide support for accreditation and improvement planning systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement based on analysis findings.
- Provide consultation and support to college personnel for accreditation and improvement planning.
- Serve on the Process and Data Governance committee and other committees as assigned.
- Participate in WTCS state-wide committee activities related to institutional research and reporting, as applicable.
(15%) Research
- Perform research functions to evaluate program effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Coordinate the research process for adding, suspending, and discontinuing academic programs.
- Perform employer needs assessments, and occupational and competitive analysis to identify labor market trends.
- Assist with Wisconsin Technical College System surveys deployment and submission.
- Coordinate and perform the College’s environmental scan
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in statistics, economics, computer science, mathematics, or related discipline required.
- Three to five years of relevant occupational experience required.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:
- None
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Lakeshore’s mission, vision, and strategic direction.
SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI), data warehouse concepts, and data manipulation techniques.
- Proficient in analyzing complex data sets, identifying patterns, and drawing meaningful conclusions.
- Understand business operations and key performance indicators.
- Able to connect data insights to business goals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
- Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
ABILITIES:
- Adapt quickly to new and changing technology.
- Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
- Work independently, as part of a team, and/or with minimal supervision.
- Present self in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times.
- Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students, and all stakeholders.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work environment may require multi-tasking.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.
- Employment conditional on completion of a ground Information Disclosure (BID) with the results acceptable to the College.
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Lakeshore College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic testing, lack of English skills, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, veteran status, parental status, marital status, pregnancy or other protected categories, in its services, employment, programs, and/or educational programs and activities, including but not limited to admissions, access and participation. The college attempts to be in compliance with all federal laws including but not limited to Title IX & section 504. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies are handled by the executive director of human resources/affirmative action officer, 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland WI 53015, phone 920.693.1139 or 888.468.6582, ext. 1139.
Lakeshore College provides reasonable accommodations to assist persons with disabilities to access or participate in its programs or activities. Persons requiring accommodation to access the college’s programs, services, and/or employment should call Lakeshore at 920.693.1000 or 888. Go To Lakeshore (888.468.6582), or TTY 711.
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