Data Analyst

Ohio Department of Education (ODOE)
25 South Front Street
Columbus, 43215-4104

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is a Cabinet-Level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The agency's main responsibilities include authorizing and approving new degree programs, managing state-funded financial aid programs, and developing and advocating policies to maximize higher education's contributions to the state and its citizens.

The Data Management and Analysis division is responsible for the collection of Higher Education Information (HEI) system data and the activities around the use of that data. Data management staff work with institutions to submit data, troubleshoot errors and warnings that occur during the submission process, and provide guidance on how to interpret data elements in the system. In addition to providing support to the institutions for data submission, the Data Management and Analysis area also provides data and analyses to fulfill the ad hoc reporting requirements of the agency, the legislature, governor, and public, and fulfills data requests related to higher education in Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is a Cabinet-Level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The agency's main responsibilities include authorizing and approving new degree programs, managing state-funded financial aid programs, and developing and advocating policies to maximize higher education's contributions to the state and its citizens.

The Data Management and Analysis division is responsible for the collection of Higher Education Information (HEI) system data and the activities around the use of that data. Data management staff work with institutions to submit data, troubleshoot errors and warnings that occur during the submission process, and provide guidance on how to interpret data elements in the system. In addition to providing support to the institutions for data submission, the Data Management and Analysis area also provides data and analyses to fulfill the ad hoc reporting requirements of the agency, the legislature, governor, and public, and fulfills data requests related to higher education in Ohio.

Cover letter and resume/CV submission is highly encouraged. PDF format preferred.

Data Analyst - Administrative Staff and unclassified pursuant to §124.11 (A) (30) and §3333.03 of the Revised Code. Serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). Reports directly to the Director, Data Management & Analysis.

· Assists with all aspects of data input, usage, and related training with Ohio’s Colleges and Universities and the Higher Education Information System (HEI) and Ohio Technical College (OTC) systems.

· Assists in the management and creation of user accounts for ODHE applications.

· Provides customer support to institutions engaging with ODHE applications and services.

· Responds to data requests from the public.

· Performs analysis to assess and maintain data quality standards for data submissions from campuses through the HEI system.

· Assists in the development of queries to identify common submission problems and errors.

· Assists in the implementation of data quality control measures and performs data quality audits as needed.

· Aids in the development of standards to ensure reproducible and reliable analyses by the Data Analytics team.

· Ensures appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive information and information systems comprised of personally identifiable information as defined by FERPA.

· Other duties as assigned.

This position reports to the agency headquarters located in downtown Columbus, Ohio five (5) days a week.

Selected applicants may be asked to complete an exercise to demonstrate ability to complete duties outlined above.

Cover letter and resume/CV submission is highly encouraged. PDF format preferred.

Data Analyst - Administrative Staff and unclassified pursuant to §124.11 (A) (30) and §3333.03 of the Revised Code. Serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). Reports directly to the Director, Data Management & Analysis.

· Assists with all aspects of data input, usage, and related training with Ohio’s Colleges and Universities and the Higher Education Information System (HEI) and Ohio Technical College (OTC) systems.

· Assists in the management and creation of user accounts for ODHE applications.

· Provides customer support to institutions engaging with ODHE applications and services.

· Responds to data requests from the public.

· Performs analysis to assess and maintain data quality standards for data submissions from campuses through the HEI system.

· Assists in the development of queries to identify common submission problems and errors.

· Assists in the implementation of data quality control measures and performs data quality audits as needed.

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