What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst - Indiana GEAR UP position at Purdue University?
Req Id : 34708
Job Title : Data Analyst - Indiana GEAR UP
City : West Lafayette
Job Description : Job Summary
At Indiana GEAR UP, we provide an education that's built on respect and fosters learning. We create an environment of inclusion and a culture of hard work that helps build balance and growth. This position requires a highly competent and productive professional contributor working to achieve daily objectives, contributing to the program's performance measures and outcomes.
The Data Analyst for Indiana GEAR UP (INGU) is responsible for extracting, manipulating, analyzing and assessing data to support information requests and enable informed decision-making. The person in this position will be responsible for minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems and improve effectiveness of program data for over 14,000 students across ten partner school corporations statewide. The analyst will also provide guidance and assistance to the Data Assistant and support other program employees along with communicating with internal and external stakeholders regarding facts, policies, and practices.
Additionally, the Data Analyst will work collaboratively with external evaluators to perform data analysis, validation, make corrections and become the expert on INGU program data and database tools. This person will also work with the Director of Operations and GEAR UP leadership to ensure program data supports achieving program objectives, including increasing postsecondary expectations, high school graduation, and college enrollment rates. Duties for this position focus on data collection, analysis, and reporting, communication and relationship management, and some travel is required.
For full consideration a resume, cover letter, and three references are required. The cover letter should describe your experience, fit with the position, and commitment / reasons for interest in the position.
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About Us :
Indiana Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (INGU) was established in 2016 through a competitive grant award from the U.S. Department of Education to Purdue University's College of Education. Having completed the first grant cycle in August 2024, Indiana GEAR UP has received a new grant in the amount of $35 million dollars ($5M per year) to continue our work through August of 2031.
INGU is focused on improving several key academic and extra-academic readiness indicators for low-income students to achieve three strategic goals : (1) increasing the postsecondary expectations and readiness of students; (2) improving high school graduation and post-secondary enrollment rates; and (3) raising the knowledge of postsecondary options, preparation, and financing among students and families.
What We Are Looking For :
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need :
- A Bachelor's degree in data analysis, business administration, or other related field
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with data management or similar systems
Skills needed :
What is Nice to have :
What We Would Like You to Know :
All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA : Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility : Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement : Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Career Stream
Professional 2
Pay Band S060
Job Code#20002210
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Who We Are :
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Purdue University is an EOE / AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
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