Data and Systems Analyst

Reed College seeks a curious, systems-oriented thinker to be our Dean of the Faculty Data and Systems Analyst. The Data and Systems Analyst will work as an integral member of our team in the Dean’s office, helping to ensure data integrity and ease of use of all systems for staff and faculty. This role reports to the Associate Dean of Academic Operations. This is not a remote position.

Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including a comprehensive and cost-free medical and dental insurance option for you (Reed pays 60% on medical and dental insurance premiums for your dependent), 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities. This is a full-time role with typical work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch. 

Starting salary for this position is $70k-$77k. Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an exempt (overtime eligible) position on grade 7.

Who You Are

• You are a problem solver, first and foremost. You don’t just solve the problems you know about, but you also seek out problems to solve.
• You are a systems thinker. You understand how data flows from one system to another. 
• You pay close attention to the details and also enjoy thinking strategically. You enjoy being the person on the team who manages the minutiae and at the same time, you enjoy looking at the bigger picture and how improvements can be made. 
• You are a clear communicator. You are not afraid to ask questions when you don’t know something. Your communication style is respectful and when others have less technical knowledge, you are kind and helpful.
• You have project management experience. You enjoy the challenge of managing multiple projects at the same time.
• You are able to pivot quickly in your task work. You don’t mind dropping what you are doing if an urgent matter arises. You don’t mind pausing what you are working on to help a colleague.
• You are able to prioritize and organize your work. You keep track of your own deadlines.
• You are personally committed to equity and it shows in your work. If you don’t already use the concept of data equity in your work, you are excited to learn about it and broaden your equity skillset. 
• You are able to carefully handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert data management, analysis, and reporting for the Office of the Dean of Faculty.
• Spearhead efforts to innovate and elevate office data systems and procedures. 
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Dean’s office, Institutional Research, HR, and the IT department in maintaining, developing, and implementing data practices. 
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Dean’s office and other offices on campus to assess and improve the office’s systems.
• Develop ad hoc and standard reports for both inside and outside the Dean’s office.
• Manage input and output of the administrative database and ensure data integrity. Provide ongoing database support and training for the Dean’s office. 
• Create and direct test plans in collaboration with users, IT, and vendor partners.
• Provides campus wide troubleshooting and training related to the Dean’s office systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years experience in data and systems analysis work