Data Analyst

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants must submit a complete application through the University of Maryland's online job portal.

A complete application includes the following materials:
  • A cover letter
  • A current resume
  • A list of professional references

Application Deadline: All materials must be submitted by December 12, 2025.  Due to application volume, this posting will likely close this week.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa.

Job Duties

The Data Analyst designs, develops, and maintains data extracts, queries, reports, surveys, statistical models, and visualizations, using advanced analytical tools to inform decision-making related to recruitment, admissions, scholarships, financial aid, enrollment, retention, and graduation. The position ensures accuracy and efficiency of output and makes recommendations consistent with findings, campus enrollment goals, and university policy. The incumbent is a vital member of the Office of Assessment & Technology's (OAT's) Data Team and works collaboratively with the Technology Team and with all Enrollment Management partners and other campus constituents.

Please see official job posting for complete details.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in data analysis, data reporting, or business intelligence.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of research methodologies using statistical and research-related software.
  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel, and Google Office Suite.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Ability to effectively interpret and present data findings to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to process large quantities of data with accuracy and discernment within a complex set of data windows.
  • Ability to detect patterns within sets of data.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
  • Ability to interact with internal and external staff at all levels in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.
     

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

  • Prior experience in a college or university setting, particularly in Enrollment Management or Institutional Research.
  • Prior experience with State and federal reporting in higher education.
  • Experience integrating complex data and conducting analyses using various statistical and business intelligence tools to produce consumable analytical reports and visualizations.
  • Specific experience with SQL and relational databases strongly desired.

Institution Description

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution.  Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Benefits

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Application Due Date: 2025-11-14
Job Start Date: 2026-01-05
Salary: $85000 - $95200
City: College Park
State/Province/Region: MD
Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Reports To: Assistant Director of Assessment
Staff # Reporting to Position: 6
Reports In Office: Assessment & Technology