Data Analyst & Software Engineer

Job Summary

Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) is seeking a Data Analyst & Software Engineer to play an important role in preparing analyses and reporting to support the university's mission. This role involves coordinating and responding to external requests, including IPEDS, SURDS, college guidebooks (US News & World Report and others), and other government and external constituency reporting. The position will support the development of automated data visualizations, dashboards, automated reports, and ad-hoc reports for leadership and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a positive attitude and the ability to plan and adapt to change. Programming skills are required for the Databricks environment, including Python for backend development and JavaScript for frontend development and integrations into internal sites.

Our Mission & Values

Colorado State University Global is committed to advancing student academic and professional success in a global society by providing access to dynamic education characterized by excellence, innovative delivery technologies, industry relevance, and strong stakeholder engagement. We continue to thrive and drive our mission forward because we are:

• Growth-Minded: We continually learn, seek opportunities for growth, and believe we can do better with effort and persistence.
• Dedicated: We provide exceptional service and support to our stakeholders to drive the mission of the university.
• Tenacious: We are accountable for getting the job done right, acting thoughtfully and taking responsibility for our commitments and actions, and we thrive on achieving results.
• Agile: We are flexible in our thinking, focus on solutions, innovative problem-solving, and overcoming obstacles.
• Engaged: We collaborate, communicate, and motivate one another to achieve excellence.
• Champions of Integrity: We act ethically, honestly, and respectfully to be trustworthy and reliable towards all stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the timely completion of external reporting including IPEDS, SURDS, rankings, and other external requests.
• Coordinate, track and oversee internal and external requests for quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting needs.
• Ensure institutional data is validated and quality-checked prior to publication or release.
• Create, design, and maintain dashboards of institutional data in Tableau.
• Actively participate and support University improvement initiatives.
• Perform introductory statistical modeling techniques (regression, significance testing, clustering, etc.).
• Work in Databricks, and collaborate with the team on predictive analytics.
• Work with IT in software development projects to support the integration platform that requires Java Script.
• Work with IT in software development projects to support the portals (Student, Staff, and Faculty).
• Document business needs and requirements and translate them for Technology using User Stories and Features.
• Works with programmers, developers, and other information services staff to ensure requirements are appropriately reflected in reports and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Reading Comprehension
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Collaborative Growth Mindset
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Problem-solving
• Processing Information
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Written & Oral Communication
• Java Script
• C++
• Python

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Working knowledge of database concepts.
• 2 to 5 years experience preferred.

Travel Requirements

None

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms. Ability to spend long durations of the workday in front of a computer monitor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Total Compensation

CSU Global offers employer contributions to medical, dental, group life, AD&D coverage, Wellness benefit and training & development opportunities. Additional employee-paid benefits are available for vision, FSA/HSA, voluntary life, and voluntary AD&D coverage, critical illness and accident insurance. CSU Global also offers a 401a retirement account with a generous employer match, 100% tuition assistance for CSU Global programs (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees), paid sick time, paid vacation time, and 10 holidays per year. CSU Global employees are state employees and have access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) resources. Discounted pet insurance is also available.

Salary

$75,000 - $85,000 annually

Deadline to apply

Sunday, April 26, 900 am MDT

Key skills/competency

• Data Analysis
• Software Engineering
• Python
• JavaScript
• Tableau
• Databricks
• Reporting
• Statistical Modeling
• Database Concepts
• External Reporting