Data Analyst bei Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University · Nashville, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Nashville
About Vanderbilt School of Nursing
With a history dating back to 1908, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has a long-standing
reputation for excellence in nursing, teaching, practice and research. The school offers graduate
level education in the Master of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice
and the Doctor of Philosophy* (*degree awarded through the Graduate School) degrees. VUSN is a
community that welcomes staff, students, faculty and colleagues from many different professional
and personal backgrounds. The vast variety of thought and experience you will find here will not
only enrich your work environment, it will also serve as a valuable foundation as you seek and
fulfill your professional
goals.
Key Functions and Expected Performance
Data Collection and Processing
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Develop scripts and workflows to automate data collection and processing tasks.
• Write complex queries and extract data sets from various systems including CRM, SIS, and financial aid systems using query management and ensuring efficient database management and optimization.
• Maintain data confidentiality and observe all FERPA regulations while managing data security principles.
• Creates enrollment models, using predictive analysis and descriptive statistics.
• Provide direct, hands-on CRM configuration and troubleshooting through testing, and adjustments to ensure alignment with institutional processes.
• Document progress and evolving needs while managing updates to project plans under the guidance and approval of supervisor, ensuring scope, timelines, and resources remain aligned with organizational expectations.
Data Visualization and Reporting
• Create visually appealing and interactive dashboards, reports, and presentations using tools such as Slate, Power BI and Tableau, Snowflake.
• Work autonomously to create and manage reports and visualizations in Tableau and Slate, ensuring data integrity through sound data storage technologies.
• Design, generate, and produce standard and custom analytical reports summarizing data to support enrollment management operations, utilizing data quality enhancement strategies.
• Populate the weekly enrollment forecast reports and validate the accuracy of the data,
applying data migration techniques as necessary, before sharing these reports with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute front line insights to reusable resources and service evolution, working with other enrollment staff to develop and refine institutional project plans, CRM playbooks, onboarding guides, and training materials, while also surfacing institutional feedback and retraining needs to strengthen mature CRM services.
Supervisory Relationships
This position does not have supervisory responsibility. Position reports administratively and
functionally to the Director of Enrollment Services.
Education and Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field required
• Master’s degree in related field preferred.
Experience and Skills
• 3-5 years of professional experience in data analysis or related field required
• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Expertise in Tableau required, including a deep understanding of front-end usage, configuration, integration, and functional optimization.
• Experience with higher ed ERPs/SIS (PeopleSoft preferred) is required.
• Experience with CRM systems (Slate preferred) for data management and reporting is preferred.
• Experience with Snowflake is preferred
• Knowledge of machine learning and data mining techniques is preferred.
• Proven experience in developing and managing analytical dashboard.
Travel
• Some travel is required for conferences.
Company
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
