Analyst, Institutional Effectiveness

Application Procedure:

Visit Columbus State's Careers page to apply to this position. 

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10-panel drug screen required during the pre-employment process (required for most positions).

Job Duties

Job Summary

The Analyst, Institutional Effectiveness, supports data-informed decision-making across the College, particularly in areas such as enrollment, retention, and student success. This position develops self-service and ad hoc reports using the Workday, College's Operational Data Store, and Data Warehouse, leveraging Microsoft-based tools such as Power BI, Excel, and SharePoint for collaboration and delivery. The Analyst creates research methodologies, builds data sets and data models, and applies appropriate statistical techniques for assessment, evaluation, forecasting, and/or predictive analytics as appropriate to each research project. This position provides support and training to users of college reports and presents the results of research initiatives to peers and stakeholders in both formal and informal settings.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Social Science, Business, or a closely related field of study with coursework in statistics and research methods.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience using college data systems, such as Workday, Ellucian (Datatel) Colleague, PeopleSoft, or Banner, as well as business intelligence tools, analysis, and research. *An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.
  • Preferred Skills: Experience with software such as MS SQL Server

Institution Description

There has never been a better time to join Columbus State. A laser focus on student success and a partnership mindset have established Columbus State as a key talent provider in a thriving regional economy, and a premier community college that is changing the nation’s education and workforce landscapes. Columbus State is one of the largest community colleges in Ohio and in the nation, serving more than 40,000 students annually. With a nearly 60-year history, we serve students from all backgrounds and seek to cultivate an equally diverse workforce. Columbus State offers more than 200 programs leading to a variety of associate degrees and certificates. In addition, Columbus State has 2,500 dedicated employees with decades of service who work alongside new talent to share knowledge and experience. The college is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Check out our Fast Facts to learn more. Columbus State’s mission is to educate and inspire, providing our students with the opportunity to achieve their goals. Our vision is that the college is Central Ohio’s front door to higher education and a leader in advancing our region’s prosperity.

Benefits

Full Time Benefits are included.
Application Due Date: 2025-09-26
Job Start Date: 2025-11-01
Salary: $69161 - $69161
City: Columbus
State/Province/Region: OH
Institution: Columbus State Community College
Reports To: Assistant Director Institutional Effectiveness
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Institutional Effectiveness

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