Western Governors University
Senior Data Analyst - Equity Research
🇺🇸
Salt Lake City, UT
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$88K - $132K
💻
Data Science
🗓️
March 3rd, 2026
Python
SQL
Tableau
Edtech.com's Summary
WGU Corporation is hiring a Senior Data Analyst - Equity Research. This role involves extracting, processing, analyzing, and reporting data to produce actionable insights focused on educational equity. The analyst leads equity-focused analyses using SQL and Tableau, builds dashboards to track progress on equity metrics, translates findings into recommendations, presents insights to diverse audiences, and mentors junior team members.
Highlights
- Lead equity-focused analyses to uncover disparities in student outcomes.
- Use SQL and Tableau for data analysis and visualization.
- Translate data findings into actionable recommendations for Financial Aid, Academic Programs, and Learning Analytics teams.
- Build dashboards tracking institutional progress on equity metrics.
- Present data insights to senior leadership and philanthropic partners.
- Mentor and guide junior team members.
- Require a bachelor’s degree in related fields such as Data Science, Sociology, Public Policy, or Education.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in data analysis, institutional research, or education equity analytics with demonstrated experience analyzing equity gaps.
- Strong communication skills capable of turning complex data into compelling stories.
- Compensation ranges from $88,300 to $132,400, with eligibility for bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid leave.
Senior Data Analyst - Equity Research Full Description
If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Grade: Professional 310Pay Range: $88,300.00 - $132,400.00
Grade: Professional 310Pay Range: $88,300.00 - $132,400.00
Job Description
The IAR Senior Data Analyst is responsible for extracting, processing, analyzing, and reporting on data to produce rigorous, actionable insights and research. They establish and maintain strong relationships with peers and leaders across IAR, Data Engineering, Product Management, Finance, EdTech, and Faculty staff. They perform ad hoc analyses, build standard reports and data visualizations, and deliver information and insights through various methods and media that privilege data storytelling and compress time-to-action.
The IAR Senior Data Analyst is responsible for extracting, processing, analyzing, and reporting on data to produce rigorous, actionable insights and research. They establish and maintain strong relationships with peers and leaders across IAR, Data Engineering, Product Management, Finance, EdTech, and Faculty staff. They perform ad hoc analyses, build standard reports and data visualizations, and deliver information and insights through various methods and media that privilege data storytelling and compress time-to-action.
Want to use data to drive social change?
At WGU, our mission is personal. We serve over 190,000 students across the U.S., and every number tells a story—of persistence, barriers, breakthroughs, and transformation. As a Senior Data Analyst on our Equity Research team, you won't just crunch numbers—you'll help us identify the systemic challenges students face and uncover the policies and programs that remove them.
At WGU, our mission is personal. We serve over 190,000 students across the U.S., and every number tells a story—of persistence, barriers, breakthroughs, and transformation. As a Senior Data Analyst on our Equity Research team, you won't just crunch numbers—you'll help us identify the systemic challenges students face and uncover the policies and programs that remove them.
Why join us?
- You'll work on research that matters—equity gaps, student belonging, financial hardship, and outcomes across race, income, geography, and more.
- You'll be embedded in a highly respected, mission-driven university known for its innovation in online learning and student support.
- You'll have visibility and influence: our team's work shapes WGU's internal strategy and external impact with funders and partners.
- You'll be surrounded by values-driven peers—analysts, researchers, and storytellers—who bring rigor, heart, and purpose to every project.
What you'll do:
- Lead equity-focused analyses using SQL and Tableau to uncover disparities in student outcomes.
- Translate findings into actionable recommendations for teams like Financial Aid, Academic Programs, and Learning Analytics.
- Build dashboards that track institutional progress on equity metrics.
- Present insights to diverse audiences—from senior leadership to philanthropic partners.
- Help guide junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, inquiry-driven culture.
What you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Sociology, Public Policy, Education)
- 5+ years of experience in data analysis, institutional research, or education equity analytics.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing equity gaps in student or community outcomes
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Tableau.
- Strong communication skills—you can turn complex data into stories that move people to act.
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience analyzing survey data and sense of belonging measures.
- Familiarity with qualitative or mixed-methods approaches.
- Experience working with education nonprofits, philanthropy, or mission-driven institutions.
- Proficiency in Python or R.
Work Location:
- This is a full-time, in-office position at WGU's headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT. You'll work side-by-side with a multidisciplinary team of analysts, researchers, and educators committed to data-informed innovation.
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Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
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