Data Analyst na Renton Technical College

About the Department

Are you passionate about turning data into insights? Join our team at Renton Technical College (RTC) as a Data Analyst! This position supports evidence-based planning, decision-making, and reporting at the college by analyzing, visualizing, and interpreting data related to student success, institutional performance, and strategic initiatives. This role is responsible for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and reporting quantitative and qualitative data in a highly collaborative capacity. A strong foundation in data analysis and coding skills (e.g., R, Python, SQL) is essential. 

This position is a full-time, overtime eligible position within the Institutional Research & Effectiveness (IR) department, reporting directly to the Director of IR. This position is represented by the Renton Professional Technical Association (Prof-Tech) union at RTC. The salary range for this position is $73,822 - $92,698 annually. New hires may not be placed above step 10 ($88,782 annually). For more information regarding employee benefits, please visit our benefits page or the Prof-Tech Collective Bargaining Agreement . The priority consideration date for this position is September 15, 2025.

Position Duties

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically marginalized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 
• Extract, clean, and analyze data from institutional systems (e.g., student information systems, learning management systems) to produce actionable insights. 
• Use coding languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL) and tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to create dashboards, reports, and visualizations. 
• Collaborate with campus partners to define data needs, validate data sources, and resolve data issues. 
• Translate complex data into clear, concise formats suitable for various audiences, including leadership, faculty, staff, and external agencies. 
• Manage course and instructor evaluations. 
• Assist in designing and administering surveys; analyze and report survey results.
• Engage in RTC and state-wide governance groups. 
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with FERPA and other privacy standards.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.  
• Other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with coursework in social science, statistics/mathematics, research methods, computer science, business intelligence, or a related field. 
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience with research or data. 
• Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to transform raw data into usable and informative information.  
• Experience working with Excel, SQL, Python, Tableau or other data analytics software. 
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasks independently and to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with different members of the college including faculty, staff, and in some cases, students. 
• Excellent oral/written communication skills, with the ability to write and present information in a clear and concise manner.  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to abide by research ethics and principles. 
• Knowledge of data equity or willingness to engage in data equity professional development after hire. 
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. 

Other Qualifications

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.

For questions regarding this position contact [email protected].

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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873,[email protected].     

Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/annual-security-report.phpFor information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link:https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/daily-crime-log.php

We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations.  We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.      

Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.