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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Analyst - **Company:** Pennsylvania State University - **Location:** State College, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $56,200.0 - $81,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Information Systems, Data Mining, Data Security, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Office Suite, Power BI, Qualtrics - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/16957444/Data-Analyst-Pennsylvania-University-Park ## About the Role * Strong time and project management skills * Ability to exercise independent judgment * Strongdatapresentation skills and excellent communication skills * Fluent in the information systems that house student data (LionPath, Canvas, Starfish, etc.) as well as having a working knowledge of educational structures (campuses, colleges, programs, entrance to major processes, university policies and procedures, etc.) preferred * Knowledge of iTwo, eSTeward, LionSpace (FIS), SIMBA and Microsoft Power BI and other Office software is desired: Skill with Qualtrics is preferred * Knowledge of legacy Penn State data systems (like Data Warehouse) can be helpful * A working knowledge of contemporary challenges in higher education and STEM disciplines is desired to include a high level of fluency in the issues for students in science and higher education MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process., Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. ## Description * Retrieving and analyzingdatafrom a variety of institutional datasources to providereports and information to college leadership for planning, assessment, and performance improvements across the college * Collaborate with college personnel to support strategic planning efforts, including the development of key performance indicators and the establishment of qualitative and quantitative metrics informed by available data and institutional knowledge * Design, write, and analyzesurveydata * Serve as a consultant to college units by providing facilitation and training in data gathering, interpretation, and utilization * Provide consultation to college offices on assessment initiatives, assisting stakeholders in understanding and utilizing results, and enhancing the assessment of learning outcomes associated with co-curricular programs and services * Partner with the college IT team to develop and maintain a secure data repository to support analysis for college stakeholders * Contribute to a range of projects and ad hoc analyses, maintaining responsiveness and adaptability in data extraction and in determining the appropriate scope of data required * Serveon college or university committees to support college initiatives ## Related Videos - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Data Mining Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/802-data-mining-accessibility) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)