Data Insights Analyst

Role overview

This part-time remote position is designed for an entry-level professional who will help turn institutional data into practical insights for academic and administrative teams. The role supports evidence-based decisions by organizing data, reviewing patterns, and preparing clear outputs that can be shared with both technical and non-technical audiences.

What you will do

• Gather data from multiple internal systems and prepare it for analysis.
• Clean, structure, and maintain datasets so they remain accurate and usable.
• Use basic analytical and statistical methods to identify trends, patterns, and performance indicators.
• Support the creation of reports, dashboards, charts, and summary materials.
• Explain findings in simple terms for stakeholders who may not have a technical background.
• Document approaches, calculations, and outcomes to keep reporting consistent and reliable.
• Work remotely with faculty, staff, and other data professionals on projects that improve student experience, efficiency, and planning.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability and a solid foundation in data analysis are needed to interpret information and support recommendations.
• Basic understanding of statistics and data modeling is required for simple modeling, hypothesis testing, and result validation.
• Clear communication skills are important for presenting insights and preparing easy-to-understand reports.
• Comfort with spreadsheet tools and beginner-level analytics software such as Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, or similar tools is expected.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to handle several tasks in a remote part-time setup are essential.
• Studying or having completed a degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related subject is helpful but not mandatory.
• Interest in higher education analytics and a willingness to learn through training and mentorship are highly valued.

Additional information

This is a remote, entry-level, part-time opportunity based in the United States. The role is centered on supporting academic and administrative data initiatives for a university environment.