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# Data Analyst

- **Company:** National Louis University
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $53,136.0 - $77,047.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Big Data, Data Centers, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Tableau (Software), Data Strategy, Natural Language Understanding, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88728947/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Education, Statistics, Social Work, Public Policy, Business, or related field.
 * Minimum of one year (3 years preferred) of experience manipulating large data sets with analytical software and/or coding languages (R, SQL, SAS, etc.)
 * At least 1 year of experience (3 years preferred) building data reports, dashboards, documentation, and presenting data findings
 * At least 1 year of experience (3 years preferred) gathering and understanding data request specifications and delivering data products
 * Minimum of 1 year of experience (3 years preferred) working with data visualization/analytical software (Power BI, Tableau, SAS, etc.)
 * Analytical Thinking: Breaks down problems and issues into sub-components and then assesses the costs, benefits and risks of various options prior to selecting a particular approach.
 * Technical Skills: Possesses the technical skills and knowledge required to perform essential tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Demonstrates the willingness and ability to train or coach others in the technical arena.
 * Project Coordination and Management: Plans, organizes, and coordinates projects of varying scope to achieve defined goals. Sets clear objectives, develops realistic timelines, allocates resources, and monitors progress. Adapts to changing needs and ensures quality outcomes through effective execution and collaboration.

## Description

The Data Analyst will be responsible for developing and executing on analyses and reporting to drive efficient and effective use of data for a wide variety of data initiatives and requests throughout the university. This position will work in collaboration with team members in the department to execute on the data strategy for the Strategic Data Center and wider university strategic initiatives. This position will engage in various aspects of data collection, cleaning, analysis, metrics, visualizations, documentation, and presentations. The data analyst will work to insure scalability, sustainability, and integrity within NLU data practices and policies. This position will also be involved in knowing and carrying out NLU data governance policy and procedure., Complete data requests and produce various reports and dashboards in a variety of formats (Power BI, Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

 * Conduct strategic analyses by querying, cleaning, manipulating, interpreting, visualizing, and presenting data using statistical techniques.
 * Fulfill various ad hoc data requests.
 * In collaboration with various University stakeholders, map data flows, business processes, and perform gap analysis., National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.
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