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Data Analyst #5932
Capella University is rapidly growing and our Knowledge, Insight and Analytics team is helping lead the way. An opening for an Data Analyst offers an opportunity for you to join the team and grow your career as Capella grows.
You will be responsible for a wide range of analyses and the interpretation of a wide variety of data in support of our Academic Advising team. Candidates must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This position will support business decision making through optimization of the Academic Advising area through a wide variety of data analyses. This position reports to the Manager of Knowledge, Insights and Analytics.
Responsibilities:
This position is primarily responsible for design, development and communication of business analytics that provide insight into the performance of the Academic Advising team. This includes:
- Creating and maintaining reports to support stakeholders.
- Providing significant input into operating and strategic planning. Examine results of analyses in order to interpret and offer recommendations to management and peers.
- Interacting with various teams, such as the learner support and communication operations teams, to tie all retention metrics together and determine key areas of opportunity within the learner life cycle, particularly in the persistence component.
Key Skills
Analytic Skills: Strong data mining abilities, Including a depth of knowledge using computer based data analysis and statistical analysis tools. Experience with SAS and experience with predictive modeling is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; works well with other functional groups, and can communicate effectively with all levels of the company and external business partners. Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Work within teams to develop projects and integrate findings and models into company activities as well as being a resource for other members of the team.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have a track record of 4+ years of growth and success in business analytics and strategic planning
- Demonstrated capability in analyzing data to drive strategy and support decision making
- Experience with marketing campaign analytics
- Bachelor's Degree in Math, Statistics, Marketing, finance or other quantitative relevant field required, Advanced degree strongly preferred
- Strong familiarity and knowledge of SAS, SQL, Excel and other statistical and forecasting software as well as data retrieval tools
- Proven expertise in statistical analysis a plus
- Experience in contact center measurement and reporting preferable
- Must be able to work independently in a different location from immediate supervisor
This position is based in Capella's corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota and relocation assistance is not provided.
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