Senior Data Analyst at Cleveland State University

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Cleveland State University is hiring a Senior Data Analyst. The role leads analytical support for key reporting initiatives, translating complex research questions into actionable data analysis, ensuring data quality and compliance. This position designs dashboards, supports data literacy, collaborates with stakeholders, and drives data warehouse and process improvements to inform strategic decision-making.

Highlights

Lead analytical support for reporting to IPEDS, ODHE, accreditation, and strategic planning metrics.
Translate complex research questions into actionable queries ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Design and maintain interactive dashboards and decision-support tools.
Support campus-wide data literacy through training and mentoring.
Collaborate with internal partners to define institutional KPIs, standards, and documentation.
Support data warehouse development, report automation, and process improvement.
Required skills include SQL, Python, Spark, cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (preferably in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, or related field) and three years of progressive IT management experience.
Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree, experience managing technical or data engineering teams, familiarity with higher education data challenges, and prior leadership in public sector or higher education.
Knowledge of higher education data regulations such as FERPA, HIPAA, IPEDS, NSF reporting, and commitment to data governance and security.

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Business Title	Senior Data Analyst
Posting Category	Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade	07T
Salary Plan	Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate
Department	Institutional Research
Department Description
Position Location	Main Campus
FTE	1.0
Job Summary	Leads analytical support for key reporting efforts, for Cleveland State University, (CSU), such as, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), accreditation, and strategic planning metrics. Translates complex research questions into actionable data queries and analysis, ensuring data consistency, accuracy, and integrity. Designs and maintains interactive dashboards and decision-support tools using various platforms and supports campus-wide data literacy through training and mentoring. Works closely with internal partners, ensures high data quality and helps define institutional KPIs, standards, and documentation. Collaborates with stakeholders across the CSU. Delivers insights that inform strategic decisions. Supports data warehouse development, report automation, and process improvement. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree preferably in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, or a related field. Three (3) years of progressive experience in information technology management.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree in educational research, social science or related field. Experience managing technical or data engineering teams. Familiarity with data challenges and solutions in higher education. Prior leadership experience in a higher education or public sector environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)	Comprehensive knowledge of data engineering principles, including data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, lakehouse architecture, and metadata management. Strong knowledge of modern data technologies, platforms, and tools such as SQL, Python, Spark, and cloud-based ecosystems e.g., Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks. Knowledge of higher education data environments and regulatory compliance requirements, including FERPA, HIPAA, IPEDS, NSF reporting, and other state/federal mandates. Strategic thinking and adaptability, with the ability to align data initiatives with institutional goals and respond to evolving organizational needs and technologies. Commitment to data governance and security, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, standards, and legal requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Advanced analytical and technical skills, with the ability to solve complex data architecture problems and translate strategic data needs into actionable engineering solutions. Possess a high degree of confidentiality to available information. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number	PT0703980S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions	Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule	Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Posted Date	10/23/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Review Begins	10/30/2026
Tentative Start Date

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