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Data Specialist, Student Records

Job Description

Posting Number

PG193869EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Data Specialist, Student Records

Anticipated Hiring Range

$70,000 - $84,000

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement Available)

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Enrollment Management and Services

About the Department

NC State’s Division of Enrollment Management and Services (EMAS) fulfills a critical role for the university as the steward of student record data. This responsibility entails ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of student record data on behalf of the university’s 36,000+ actively enrolled students, and many more alumni. By successfully doing this, EMAS empowers the university to ethically, and accurately, use student record data to make sound decisions in pursuit of its overall mission.

Essential Job Duties

The Data Specialist position is part of the Office of Registration & Records (R&R) within Enrollment Management and Services. The person in this position will be looked to as a leading expert on student record data and reporting. This will require developing an understanding of student record data in NC State’s Student Information System (SIS) and the various R&R processes that generate it. The Data Specialist will be surrounded by data team colleagues and R&R staff that will help develop the knowledge to become a student record data expert at the university.

The Data Specialist will support the following efforts:
  • Develop and maintain student record reporting for the Office of Registration & Record so it can effectively provide services to students and the university.
  • Interface with various campus stakeholders to understand student record data needs and provide appropriate reporting solutions.
  • Contribute to the documentation of student record data to ensure common knowledge of what the data represents and how it is generated.
  • Serve as a leading expert on various campus-wide initiatives that require expertise on student record data, such as the UNC System Student Data Mart and enterprise data initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain Student Information System (SIS) queries and dashboards that allow for automated student record data reporting to the campus.
  • Participate in data quality initiatives that ensure student record data is accurately captured and ready for use by the campus.
  • Lead short to medium-term analytics projects that require working cross functionally.

Other Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Master’s degree OR
  • Bachelor’s degree with zero – two years of relevant experience OR 
  • An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience

Other Required Qualifications

  • Data Security & Confidentiality: Ability to follow established security procedures and manage sensitive institutional data with the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, fostering collaboration with colleagues and campus partners.
  • Data Integrity & Accuracy: Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure the accuracy and integrity of institutional data through diligent oversight and adherence to data management best practices.
  • Consultation & Stakeholder Support: Proven ability to collaborate with campus partners to assess and fulfill data and reporting needs.
  • Time Management & Prioritization: Capacity to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Higher Education Experience: Previous experience working in a university or college environment, with an understanding of its unique data and operational needs.
  • Data Visualization Experience: Experience developing data visualizations using tools such as SAS Visual Analytics, Tableau, or Power BI.
  • Analytics Programming Experience: Proficiency with analytics-related programming languages such as SQL or SAS.
  • Data Querying & Transformation: Demonstrated experience querying and transforming data to produce actionable insights.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

12/19/2024

Anticipated Close Date

Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Number

00041271

Position Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.0

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

321001 - EMAS - Enrollment Management & Services

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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