Data Analyst

Job Title:  Data Analyst

Department: RW Jones Agency/Rankin Climate

Location: Remote

Reports to: Executive Vice President

(Salary Range: $65,000 - $72,000)

Who You Are

The Data Analyst is instrumental in supporting the organization’s data initiatives, focusing on data analysis, visualization, and scientific writing. This role involves a combination of (1) managing and analyzing data to provide actionable insights, (2) developing data visualization dashboards in Tableau and Power BI, and (3) developing data-based reports and presentation materials. Competitive candidates for this position will have notable experience in at least two of the three general areas, with the third being an area for growth in the role. The Data Analyst will collaborate with other team members to ensure that all deliverables meet RW Jones’ and Rankin Climate’s high standards and align with client needs. This position is crucial for ensuring the success of RW Jones’ and Rankin Climate's data-driven projects as they deliver high-quality, insightful deliverables to their campus partners.

Here are the abilities that we seek out: 

Data Management:

• Support the management and maintenance of data, including conducting queries and ensuring data accuracy.
• Clean and organize data sources to prepare them for analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of data collection methods and reporting tools.

Data Analysis and Visualization:

• Conduct univariate statistical analyses (descriptive and inferential) of large datasets to describe the sample and identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain data visualization dashboards (Tableau/Power BI) to visualize data effectively, ensuring they meet client requirements and align with organizational goals.

Data-Based Reporting:

• Assist in preparing reports and presentations based on the results
• Prepare figures and tables to present results.

Collaboration and Process Improvement:

• Work closely with other team members to ensure accurate and efficient use of data across various projects.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements within data analysis and reporting workflows.
• Create and maintain documentation related to reporting processes and procedures.

Client Support and Deliverables:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data requirements and provide support as needed.
• Work with stakeholders to refine reports, presentation materials, and data visualization dashboards.

Who We Are  

EducationDynamics

EducationDynamics is the transformative strategic partner that helps schools meet the challenges and opportunities of serving the Modern Learner. Our mission is to expand opportunity through education by helping colleges and universities understand, engage and serve all students. With services that include marketing, enrollment management, market research, inquiry generation, consulting and student retention, we have dedicated the last 35 years to helping schools prosper as the largest provider of unbundled enrollment growth services.

Our ability to design and execute on a cohesive and unified brand to better serve the Modern Learner is further strengthened by the specialized expertise of our sister companies, RW Jones Agency and Rankin Climate. These two entities allow us to offer a broader and more impactful range of solutions.

RW Jones Agency

The RW Jones Agency is a strategic communications and marketing firm focused exclusively on serving higher education. We provide our partners with the research, strategy and action they need to identify audiences, gauge perceptions, strengthen reputations and articulate the points of distinction that set them apart. As trusted collaborators for over 30 years, our dedicated team has served hundreds of organizations nationwide — from R1 flagship and regional public institutions to mid-sized private universities, small liberal arts colleges, education nonprofits and associations. We engage to help lead critical conversations, tackle issues of impact, identify and amplify brands and make the connections that count.

Rankin Climate

Rankin Climate provides data-driven insights that have helped more than 250 institutions with their culture and campus climate. The firm, which is best known for helping institutions build processes and complete campus climate assessments, also serves institutions with DEI consulting and providing interim leadership and support in the Title IX office.

What You Offer

Experience 

• Experience in data analysis, management, and visualization, focusing on generating actionable insights.
• Experience with statistical software, including SPSS
• Proficiency in using Tableau and/or Power BI for dashboard development and other tools such as Excel and statistical software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present data clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

What We Offer

Our Core Values: 

Working Together
We value the people we work with and genuinely enjoy the work we do together.

Working with Standards
We hold ourselves to high standards.

Driving Great Outcomes
We focus on achieving results and making a real impact.

Our Commitment to Advancement 

At EDDY, we value learning and aim to provide a space for everyone to grow and share their knowledge by giving tuition reimbursements for expenses incurred through accepted universities. With this approach taken, we also recognize the hard work of our team members and promote them when these accomplishments present themselves. 

 Other advantages to working at EDDY include: 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage 
• 401K Plan 
• Remote work or flexible schedules 
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Training and growth opportunities 

Physical Factors 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. 

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