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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data and Decision Analyst - **Company:** ASSOCIATION FOR INSTNL RSRCH - **Location:** Saint Davids, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Learning Management Systems, Data Governance, Data Mining, R (Programming Language), SPSS (Software), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, SAS (Software), Student Information Systems, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Powerquery, Banner Advertisement, Gsuite, Workday - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.airweb.org/community/Career-Center/20999 ## About the Role Education: Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, business analytics or a closely related quantitative field required (Master's degree preferred). Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience in data analysis, institutional research, business intelligence, or decision support (experience in higher education preferred). Analytical & Technical Skills: * Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g, R, Python, SPSS, SAS, or advanced Excel). * Strong experience with Tableau, SQL, Python, and advanced Excel/Power Query for data extraction, transformation, validation, analysis, and visualization. * Proven ability to ethically and responsibly use AI in coding, designing workflows, etc. * Familiarity with Higher Education Student Information Systems (e.g., Banner, Colleague, Workday), Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas, Brightspace), and national datasets (e.g., IPEDS). * Experience with Google suite and successful implementation of appscript. Domain Knowledge: Understanding of higher education data governance, institutional assessment methodologies, and survey research design. Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to explain complex statistical analysis to non-technical audiences and leadership. Project Management: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance dual reporting priorities, manage competing deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team environment. ## Description Strategic Analytics & Decision Support (Primary Report: Associate Director) * Stakeholder Consultation: Partner with academic and administrative stakeholders to clarify decision questions, define metrics and data requirements, identify appropriate data sources, and translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations. * Data Extraction & Integration: Extract, clean, integrate, and analyze complex datasets across enterprise systems to support strategic decision-making. * Visualization & Dashboard Development: Build, deploy, and maintain interactive business intelligence dashboards and data visualization tools for divisional and institutional leadership. * Predictive Analytics & Tracking: Conduct trend, cohort, longitudinal-outcomes, comparative, and predictive analyses of institutional, IPEDS, and other external higher-education data to identify patterns, benchmark performance, and inform decisions related to student enrollment, retention, academic performance, post-graduation outcomes, and institutional efficiency. * Briefings & Reporting: Assist the Associate Director in preparing analytical briefs, data presentations, and executive summaries for strategic initiative teams. Process Automation & Operational Efficiency * Workflow Automation: Identify, design, and implement automated workflows, scripts, and scheduled data feeds to reduce manual data manipulation across divisional initiatives. * Process Optimization: Audit recurring data collection and reporting tasks across the division to standardize metrics and establish automated, repeatable processes. Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness Support (Dotted-Line: Director of IE) * Assessment & Plan Tracking: Support the Director of Institutional Effectiveness in gathering, structuring, and analyzing data related to assessing institutional programs, priorities, strategies, and strategic plan KPIs. * Automated Unit Reviews: Assist in developing automated data templates and digital survey tools that support administrative unit planning and review. * Continuous Improvement: Process and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data and metrics to support mission-driven continuous institutional improvement. Data Integrity & Governance * Data & Process Governance: Maintain rigorous standards for data accuracy, consistency, documentation, confidentiality, and compliance with FERPA and institutional data-governance policies across assigned projects and initiatives. * Institutional Research Alignment: Collaborate with the Institutional Research team to cross-verify metrics and data to ensure alignment and accuracy in reporting. 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