Fast Facts

The Research and Reporting Analyst position at State College of Florida focuses on managing data requests, creating reports, and facilitating informed decision-making processes across the college's campuses.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include tracking data requests, standardizing documentation, preparing reports, developing dashboards, and supporting institutional effectiveness through data analysis.

Skills: Proficiency in SQL, statistical analysis, and reporting software; excellent communication skills; and the ability to manage multiple data requests.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and three years of related experience in data management, with preference for candidates with higher education experience.

Location: The position is located at all three campuses of State College of Florida in Bradenton, Florida, USA.

Compensation: $41453 - $65495 / Annually

Research and Reporting Analyst

Salary: $41,453.00 - $65,495.00 Annually

Location: Works all three Campuses

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Institutional Effectiveness & Research

Job Number:

Closing: Continuous

Description

SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, featuring low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a variety of additional perks. Employees can take advantage of tuition scholarships for themselves and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and matching contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Additional benefits include complimentary access to wellness activities, paid sick and vacation leave, a four-day workweek during June and July, and paid winter break. Eligible dependents may also benefit from access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Visit our SCF Human Resources webpage for benefit details

Job Summary

This position will lead the status tracking of data requests, facilitate communication about data requests between stakeholders, and manage the standardized documentation of queries for data requests and reports (e.g., internal, external, annual) in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual. This position will also develop and interpret information from the data available to the college to fulfill or contribute to the fulfillment of data requests which support the creation and assessment of progress towards measurable standards of institutional excellence. This information will provide the basis for informed decision making, and policy formation at all levels throughout the college. The development and interpretation of this information may involve gathering data from a wide range of sources both internal and external, including literature, databases, and the student information system of the college.

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

Leads the data request process by managing and tracking both ad hoc and scheduled recurring data requests. Collaborates with individuals across the institution to clarify request objectives, extract and cross-check data, and ensure that the data and analysis provided meet the needs of the requestor in a timely and accurate manner.
Leads the collaboration to standardize and document (i.e., Standard Operating Procedures Manual) data history, SQL queries, extraction procedures, data manipulation, and reporting procedures for all reporting requirements and department functions.
Contribute to the growth of a data-informed culture throughout the institution by serving on committees, facilitating trainings, and interacting with other departments to educate them on the available data, and the means by which needed data may be obtained.
Prepares a variety of recurring and ad hoc reports by gathering, assembling, and extracting relevant data to support both the day-to-day operations and strategic planning of the college. Ensures reports are produced on schedule, formatted appropriately per guidance from the Director, Institutional Research and Reporting, and made widely available to appropriate end-users.
Develops dashboards and/or database reports (Argos) to replace the generation of reports that occur at regular intervals. Provide training to appropriate administrative support to appropriate faculty and staff on the use of database reports and dashboards.
Leads the planning, management, and administration of national survey administrations (e.g., CSSEE, SENSE, Ruffalo Noel-Levitz, etc.); collaborates with internal staff to design, administer, provide analysis (i.e., descriptive, and inferential), interpretation, and reporting on internal survey results (e.g., graduating students, student satisfaction, etc.) with guidance from the Associate Vice President or Director, Institutional Research and Reporting.
Collaborates to identify data needed to effectively answer questions related to setting priorities, decision-making processes, and to the clarification of management objectives.
Collects and maintains pertinent information (e.g., SQL Scripts, directions/narrative, baseline data/evidence) needed to complete regularly scheduled internal (e.g., Board Reports; Presidential Goals, Factbook) and external (e.g., State, Federal, Accreditation Reporting); develops and maintains Argos Reports and Power BI Dashboards related to such ongoing data needs with guidance from the Director, Institutional Research and Reporting.
Co-supports program review by supplying related data and reports and warehousing the program review related data and reports generated by departments and divisions.
Extracts, manipulates, and processes data utilizing a variety of resources; performs basic and complex statistical computations and analyses, and aligns these analyses with the strategic objectives of the College.
Engages in training/workshops, maintains awareness and supports all data reporting concerned with state, federal, and regional/programmatic accreditation reporting requirements (e.g., Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP), IPEDS, SACSCOC, HLC, ACEN, etc.).
Develops, updates, and distributes a monthly reporting calendar which includes general due dates and departments responsible for the various state, federal, and accreditation reporting responsibilities of the college. Responsible for the implementation of the institutional reporting system for State and Federal requirements.
Coordinates and monitors institutional reporting processes with all departments at the college to ensure timely and accurate data submissions aligned with state, federal, and accreditation requirements. Collaborates with departments and utilizes reporting systems and calendars to support compliance and institutional effectiveness.
Compiles data and completes reports and studies to meet institutional and external requirements covering student, faculty, courses/programs, assessment, demographics, and other factors as requested; determines the type of analysis and report style needed. These reports do not duplicate state-required reports generated by the Institutional Research department.
Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Job Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, and three or more years of related experience in data field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in higher education is preferred.

Supervisory Experience:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret statistical reports, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills required.

SQL and/or State Reporting Experience Preferred

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. The ability to interpret and create graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work with graphs and formulas.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of reporting, query, database, spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, e-mail, Internet, and presentation software. The expertise in query languages such as SQL and report software such as ARGOS. Knowledge of BANNER is preferred. Expertise in producing statistical reports using query languages is required. Ability to use and extrapolate data from SCF database system.

Certificates and Licenses

None required.

Responsibility for People and Property:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibility for Communication:

Internal Contacts

This position has frequent contact with all levels of SCF staff, including high-level administrators. Serves on highly selective and highly skilled projects and task teams comprised of cross-functional division members.

External Contacts

This position has infrequent contact with outside vendors, community agencies, and counterparts at other colleges.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to talk, hear, and see. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use manual dexterity. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:

Mission and Goals : Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College's mission and goals.

Service Excellence : All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:

RESPECTFUL

Act in a courteous manner

Actively listen to gain full understanding

Demonstrate awareness of "everything speaks"

Show empathy and caring

RESPONSIVE

Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner

Take ownership of actions and decisions

Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking

Answer and return phone calls and emails

Use proper communication etiquette

Banish the phrase "not my job"

Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through

ACCURATE

Do it right the first time

Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others

Ask probing questions

Use resources effectively and efficiently

COLLABORATIVE

Participate in teams

Develop team skill sets

Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents

Develop internal and/or external connections

Grooming and Appearance : State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.

Safety Awareness : State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided.

Attendance Standards : State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.

Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary.

Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position's assigned set of duties and responsibilities.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the AHCA Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage, which provides information and resources on background screening requirments. Visit the AHCA website for more information .

Satement of Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

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