Institutional Data Analyst

Summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Institutional Data Analyst. This entry-level position is responsible for supporting university reporting and analytics, focusing on data extraction and analysis to aid decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supporting university reporting, analytics, and data-informed decision-making
• Extracting, managing, and analyzing institutional data from internal and external sources
• Supporting reporting, dashboards, and strategic initiatives
• Collaborating with campus stakeholders to gather requirements
• Developing reports and data visualizations
• Contributing to analytical projects related to key institutional priorities such as enrollment and student success
• Supporting data governance efforts by promoting data quality, consistency, and best practices

Skills

• Foundational understanding of data analysis and basic statistical concepts
• Ability to work with structured datasets and learn data querying techniques (e.g., SQL)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Willingness and ability to learn new tools, systems, and technologies
• Exposure to data analysis, reporting, or research methods through coursework, internships, or projects
• Experience with one or more tools such as SQL, R, Python, SAS, or SPSS
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar
• Interest in higher education data, institutional analytics, or public sector work

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Foundational understanding of data analysis and basic statistical concepts
• Ability to work with structured datasets and learn data querying techniques (e.g., SQL)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Willingness and ability to learn new tools, systems, and technologies

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to data analysis, reporting, or research methods through coursework, internships, or projects
• Experience with one or more tools such as SQL, R, Python, SAS, or SPSS
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar
• Interest in higher education data, institutional analytics, or public sector work

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options
• State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more
• The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.