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Job Title Data Strategist for Student Success Analytics
Division Division of Enrollment Management & Student Success
Department VP Enrollment Management & Student Success
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range
Salary Range $80,000 - $90,000 / year
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary
The Data Strategist for Student Success Analytics (DSSSA) will be responsible for leading the strategy of data collection, analysis, and communication of findings for programs and services across the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success (EMASS). This position will work with the Senior Vice President of EMASS, Associate Vice President for Student Success and Retention, unit leaders within EMASS, and others to develop and execute comprehensive analysis plans that measure student outcomes, operational goals, and program alignment with the university's strategic plan. The DSSSA will establish methods of analytics and research that will drive decision-making for operational effectiveness in service delivery, programming, and policy development. This role will directly impact how EMASS leverages data to enhance student success.

Job Duties
The Data Strategist for Student Success Analytics (DSSSA) will be responsible for leading the strategy of data collection, analysis, and communication of findings for programs and services across the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success (EMASS). This position will work with the Senior Vice President of EMASS, Associate Vice President for Student Success and Retention, unit leaders within EMASS, and others to develop and execute comprehensive analysis plans that measure student outcomes, operational goals, and program alignment with the university's strategic plan. The DSSSA will establish methods of analytics and research that will drive decision-making for operational effectiveness in service delivery, programming, and policy development. This role will directly impact how EMASS leverages data to enhance student success. The DSSSA is responsible for the following:

• Developing and deploying analytic solutions to support the business intelligence, decision support, and predictive modeling needs of the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success
• Developing and executing a strategy for data collection across multiple platforms and from a variety of third-party sources, then transforming and leveraging that data for analytical use
• Analyzing and presenting data to conduct issue-based analysis with clear proactive insights and action-oriented recommendations
• Using quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods to identify and resolve operational problems and measure the achievement of EMASS goals
• Performing advanced data extraction and leveraging data analytics expertise to identify and understand organizational needs and contribute to the formation and execution of strategy
• Reporting and recommending key findings and outcomes to inform strategic planning from a data analysis perspective
• Responding to data requests by identifying the correct data source, developing the logic to extract the data, and creating insights based on the analysis of the extracted data
• Analyzing, monitoring, and revising data storage and access processes
• Analyzing and preparing reports for key stakeholders using digestible data visualization techniques that inform the decision-making process
• Converting data into a variety of usable formats and media
• Testing, documenting, and performing quality assurance on data, and when necessary, enhancing data infrastructure to ensure operational efficiency
• Providing analytical and technical support for academic departments and administrative units to aid in data-driven decision-making
• Identifying appropriate assessment strategies that support the strategic plans of EMASS and its individual departments, as well as the university's strategic plan, utilizing proven, reliable research methods through direct and indirect measures
• Working with leadership and cross-functional teams to create a thorough division-wide assessment strategy to enhance and improve the student experience and support institutional priorities
• Performing analyses using various statistical methods and techniques with a broad range of tools for data manipulation and visualization reporting, including R, Python, Tableau, and/or Power BI
• Supporting the EMASS work in the exploration of multiple research topics to be developed for publication related specifically to university student success initiatives and programs, and related generally to best practices in higher education programs focusing on retention, progression, and graduation
• Training users and developers in methods of identifying correct data sources for various requests, developing extraction logic, and determining best business practices in functional offices
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requested Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
The successful candidate must have a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:
At least five years of professional and/or higher education experience is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration
A highly-qualified candidate should possess:

• Proficiency in querying and scoping (Power BI, SQL), analysis (Excel, V-lookup, pivot tables), summarizing (pivot tables, charts, slides, written explanations), reporting (dashboards, reports), and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Qlik, etc.)
• Knowledge of data processing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of relational database principles and ability to work across digital platforms and develop data analytical strategies.
• Experience with statistical programming languages such as R, Stata, SAS, or Python for data manipulation and analysis.
• Knowledge of data administration in higher education.
• Effective time management, customer service, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and use independent judgment.
• Experience with or ability to understand the current research, including promising practices, in student success and retention, student transition and development, behavioral science, and community and belonging, to effectively make an impact on key goals and outcomes.
• Proven experience successfully leading change and fostering collaboration across units and functional areas.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience creating and delivering effective presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to listen, to synthesize information from a variety of constituents, and use that information to build consensus and/or make decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, coordinate, and/or facilitate multiple projects and deadlines independently or with limited supervision.
• Ability to ask the right questions to get the right information.
• Proficient with qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage a small staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01197
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 02/18/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 03/11/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references in the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Did you obtain a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have at least five years of professional experience and/or higher education experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * How did you hear about this career opportunity?
   • Career Fair
   • Morgan's Career Website
   • Another Job Website
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Word of Mouth
   • Other
4. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee?Are you a current, past or retired State employee?If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial )