The specific duties and responsibilities of this position include:

• Creates data reports, databases, visualizations, or dashboards on topics such as student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, retention, course success, completion, commencement, transfer, job placement and wages, academic program effectiveness and viability, personnel.
• Completes assigned state reporting data submissions by collecting data, adheres to database rules, creates new processes in response to database changes, reviews submissions for data quality, works with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, and submits data before deadlines.
• Collects, reviews, and assimilates information for decision-making, strategic planning, accreditation, or auditing.
• Confers with personnel of organizational units needing data or databases to learn specific input and output requirements, such as what information is needed, how data is to be summarized, and how reports should be formatted.
• Documents detailed description of user needs, programs functions, and steps required to develop or modify database queries.
• Fulfills data requests, updates and verifies annual reports, and maintains databases and dashboards.
• Analyzes existing information processes techniques to evaluate effectiveness and develops new techniques to improve production or workflow as required for implementation.
• Conducts research pertaining to the development of new data services to meet current and projected needs.
• Communicates data effectively in a wide variety of formats to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Applies full understanding of IRSC policies and procedures and stays abreast of current and emerging issues.
• Builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships across the College as well as ensuring effective integration and appropriate dissemination of data across operational areas.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The qualifications, knowledge, and skill requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in math, computer science, or a related area.
• Minimum two (2) proven work experience with a variety of computer software including Excel, SQL or SAS, Visual Studio, and Access or other relational databases.
• Proven working knowledge of computer applications including spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and presentation graphics.
• Knowledge of Florida State College System reporting requirements (preferred).
• Experience with the College’s ERP (preferred).
• Demonstrated self-motivation with the ability to handle multiple priorities and assignments, and function independently with minimal supervision.
• Exercises judgment and discretion regarding student and employee privacy, and following FERPA regulations
• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict accuracy and be detail oriented.
• Ability to work effectively with college staff and administrators on all levels, and as a team.
• Strong organization and time-management skills with experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
• Strong commitment to the college mission.

Indian River State College (IRSC) is a public, comprehensive college with a statewide and national reputation for excellence. Located in Florida’s Treasure Coast region, each of the College’s five campuses provide unparalleled educational environments for those residing in St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee counties.  Additionally, IRSC operates two charter high schools in cooperation with the Martin County School District.

IRSC serves approximately 22,000 students annually and offers more than 100 programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees, Associate degrees, Technical Certificates and Applied Technology Diplomas. A premier institution for higher education, IRSC is recognized for its quality, affordability and convenience and is a key partner in the continuing development of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee regions.

Working at IRSC has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits package:

*Wellness Wonders: Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await you with our employee only coverage paid by the college.

*Retirement Radiance: Picture your future shining as bright as your career! Our retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're planting the seeds for your retirement bliss.

*Generous Time-Off Universe: Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time, ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm.

*Career Launchpad: Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.

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