What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst position at Louisiana State University?
About Us :
Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
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Job Posting Title : Data Analyst
Position Type :
Professional / Unclassified
Department :
LSUA FA - Information Technologies (Jason Paul Normand (00000444))
Work Location : LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade : Professional
Job Description :
JOB DESCRIPTION - Data Analyst
DEPARTMENT : Information and Educational Technology Services (IET Services)
POSITION TITLE : Data Analyst
SUPERVISOR : Chief Information Officer, IET Services
PURPOSE : Responsible for all official university reporting. This includes understanding and analyzing university data in order to produce required reports as well as providing data, trends and analyses to campus departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide accurate data and reports to university departments as needed.
- Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and / or performance of university applications as necessary.
- Design, run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.
- Coordinate the completion of all required state and federal data reports.
- Respond to internal and external requests for university data, including ad hoc requests.
- Work collaboratively with IET Services and other university offices to ensure the integrity of data in the university's data systems.
- Develop and implement surveys and analyze data as needed to support university planning, assessment, and other activities.
- Conduct comprehensive studies on targeted topics such as recruitment, retention, and completion as requested by administration.
- Research, analyze, and interpret university data and data trends to provide strategic direction to university departments and divisions.
- Create, manage and maintain university data websites and tools to provide data analysis and reporting to campus departments and users.
QUALIFICATIONS :
OFFICE HOURS : Eight (8) hours per day, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Additional hours worked as needed.
Additional Job Description :
Competencies :
None
Special Instructions :
Application Instructions :
Please attach a Resume / CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu.
Please attach all transcripts for proof of education.
Background screen is required.
Posting Date : February 4, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified) :
Additional Position Information :
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y / N) :
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency :
LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSUA's Diversity Statement.
LSUA is also designated as a State As a State Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hrm@lsua.edu).
HCM Contact Information :
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu
