Freelance Data Analyst R Programming Jobs in Winston Salem, NC

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degreeinbusiness,information systems, statistics, ora related field.

• Experience working with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or willingness to learn.

• Experience supporting survey development or working with tools such as Qualtrics or similar platforms.

• Exposure toeducational assessment, student performance data, or learning analytics environments.

• Experience workinginhigher education or healthcare-related settings

• Familiarity with academic or administrative systems (e.g., LMS platforms like Blackboard,ExamSoft, or similar tools).

• Experience documenting workflows, data processes, or standard operating procedures.

• Interestinimproving data quality, systems efficiency, and operational workflows.

• Experienceinor willingness to learn data analysis and visualization withproficiencyintools such as Power BI, SQL, R, and/or Python.

• Prior experienceinhigher education, especiallyindental or other healthcare professional programs.

• Familiarity with academic tools, such asExamSoft,TrackCC, Blackboard, etc.

• Experience working with educational datais strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Data Quality & Validation:

• Operate andmaintainassessment platforms (e.g.,PowerBI, Dashboards,ExamSoft, Excel, LMS data, survey tools, EPIC) for longitudinal tracking of student performance and curricular effectiveness.

• Execute routine data validation, cleaning, and quality assurance processes across multiple data sources (e.g., Qualtrics,ExamSoft, LMS, Excel).

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve datainconsistencies, missing data, and structuralissues.

• Apply established data standards, naming conventions, and formatting rules to ensure consistency across systems.

• Support recurring data workflows and reporting processes.

Data Management & Systems Support:

• Support the maintenance of dashboards and reporting systems (e.g., Power BI, Excel-based reports) used for academic and operational decision-making.

• Prepare, organize, and transform datasets for reporting and analysis.

• Assistinmaintainingdata structures that support longitudinal tracking of learner performance.

• Document data processes, workflows, and system updates to ensure continuity and transparency.

Reporting & Analytics Support:

• Generate routine and ad hoc reports to support faculty, committees, and leadership.

• Assistinidentifyingtrends, patterns, and data gaps to support decision-making.

• Support the preparation of recurring reports (e.g., course/module performance, EPA evaluations, attendance tracking).

Survey & Evaluation Support:

• Build andmaintainsurveys and evaluation tools using platforms such as Qualtrics or similar systems.

• Ensure consistency and accuracyindata collectioninstruments across reporting cycles.

• Support theimplementation and tracking of feedback and evaluation processes.

• Handle data edits and user requests for changes (edits/removal) of data.

• Work with users about data changes and updates.

Accreditation & Continuous QualityImprovement Support:

• Support data preparation and documentation for accreditation and reporting requirements.

• Maintainorganized data repositories and reporting outputs used for compliance and review processes.

• Assistincontinuous qualityimprovement efforts by ensuring reliable datais available for evaluation and decision-making.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate withinternaland externalstakeholders to ensure data needs aremetand reporting outputs are usable and clear.

• Provide basic guidance to faculty and staff on accessing andinterpreting standard reports and dashboards.

• Communicate dataissues orinconsistencies clearly andina timely manner.

• This role will alsoperformother duties as assigned by the Director.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Works under the supervision of theDirector of Design and Process Enhancement, with regular performance reviewsincorporating feedback from faculty, staff, and learners.

• Contributes to departmental goals around curriculuminnovation, student success, andaccreditationreadiness.

For moreinformation, please contact theDirector of Design and Process Enhancementat mvaldebe@highpoint.edu