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Wright State University

Academic Systems and Data Analyst I

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ July 17th, 2026
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Wright State University is hiring an Academic Systems and Data Analyst I. The role involves providing technical, functional, and analytical support for complex systems and compliance within the Registrar's Office. The analyst supports Banner self-services for students and faculty, manages grading and data submission processes, and works to improve business procedures through technology integration.

Highlights

  • Supports Banner 9 self-services and Banner Admin Student modules, including troubleshooting and user access maintenance.

  • Manages end-of-term grading processes and collaborates with faculty and departments to ensure data accuracy and policy compliance.

  • Handles compliance reporting, including NSLDS data submissions and student record auditing.

  • Develops and refines university business processes to improve efficiency and data integrity.

  • Maintains documentation and provides training support for academic systems users.

  • Requires proficiency with reporting tools, word processing, spreadsheet software, and relational databases.

  • Preferred experience includes Ellucian Banner Student Module, Oracle PL/SQL, Microsoft Excel data analysis, and higher education environments.

  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and three years of related full-time experience with strong communication and critical thinking skills.

  • Minimum annual salary of $43,888 with a full-time (100%) position.

  • Works closely with the Registrar's Office and other university departments, supporting academic and compliance-related functions.

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Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
EEO Statement
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title Academic Systems and Data Analyst I
Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department Registrar
EEO number: 26P337
Position FTE
100%
Minimum Annual Salary $43,888
Salary Band: S04
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Academic Systems & Data Analyst I provides technical, functional, and analytical support for complex systems and compliance functions. This position supports the Banner self-services for students and faculty, including ongoing maintenance of training documentation and updates for the website. This position also performs compliance functions within the Office of the Registrar including: Grade/collection processes(University policy 2030.1.2) and student degree and enrollment data submissions to the NSLDS via the National Student Clearinghouse. Additionally, the position works to refine business processes with an emphasis on integrating technology to streamline processes and reduce manual entry, coordinates with other offices to ensure data integrity, document procedures, and support the efficient use of University resources.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and three years of full‑time related experience
  • Knowledge of systems integration, data collection, auditing, and data analysis
  • Demonstrated commitment to process improvement and documentation
  • Strong communication skills with a professional and responsive approach
  • Critical thinker with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies, regulations, and rules using sound independent judgment
  • Proficient with reporting tools, word‑processing and spreadsheet software, andrelational database structure
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a self‑motivated, team‑orientedwork ethic
  • Willing to grow and develop technical skills needed to support an evolving systems environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree.
  • Hands-on experience with Ellucian Banner Student Module or similar student information system.
  • Prior experience using Oracle PL/SQL query language or similar database query tool.
  • Expertise in performing data analysis using Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience in Higher Education environment.
Essential Functions and percent of time:
35% Supports the Banner 9 self-services for students and faculty, Banner Admin Student module users, and other integrated self-service tools in the faculty and student WINGS menus. Tests all changes and updates to ensure smooth implementation of system updates, development, and deployment of of new applications and processes to support efficient use of university resources. Troubleshoots, researches, and resolves issues from campus users (students, faculty) related to Banner Admin and Banner self service systems, grade change system, student planner, and document management systems. Maintains user access, security roles, user groups for multiple academic systems. Assists with information sessions to support user groups.

25% Conducts end of term grading processes and communications. Provides functional assistance and technical expertise to Faculty and Departments throughout the grading process. Collaborates with Faculty and academic units to resolve ambiguous data and exceptions to policies. Uses independent and processional judgment to critically analyze issues and resolve inquiries regarding grading, academic policies, and precedents. Assures continuous quality management of data. Filters and scrubs data by scrutinizing reports and performance indicators to locate and correct coding problems. Monitors performance of daily processing during open grading period.

20% Compliance Reporting: Assists in NSC degree reporting and enrollment reporting. Assists with resolving manual entries to the degree files. Performs technical administrative functions including auditing/correcting student records and trouble shooting issues as they arise. Assists in the evaluation of student curriculum and degree requirements.

15% Assists in the development of processes and procedures to improve services and ensure security and accuracy. Supports online graduation application processes. Maintains cohort assignments for Wright Guarantee cohort process. Develops and implements strategy and timelines for task operations, implementations, and process improvements. Maintains data integrity of university data in multiple systems for daily operations, strategic analysis, and state reporting and compliance. Participates in the analysis and identification of current and future information needs, leveraging technology and best practices.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
5% Other duties as assigned.
  • Supports other areas of the Registrar’s Office particularly during busy beginning of term and end of term periods and for special projects.
  • Attends at least one commencement ceremony every fall and spring semester.
  • Assists with Enrollment Management and Student Success events as needed.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions
Registrar’s Office staff are expected to participate in Commencement Ceremonies twice a year and occasional recruitment events.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free.  Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University.  This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees. 

Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date 07/14/2026
First Consideration Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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