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Program Data Analyst
Job no: 495696
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: New Orleans, LA
Categories: Student Affairs
College: DCC
Department: Student Affairs
Sub department: VC for Student Affairs
Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular
Duties and Responsibilities:
Data Collection, Management, and Process Improvement
Develop and maintain databases and data collection procedures for student affairs programs and services, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards, including FERPA requirements. Work collaboratively with various Student Affairs departments, including admissions, recruitment, counseling, financial aid, testing, and student life, to identify data needs and establish consistent reporting protocols. Identify opportunities to streamline data collection and reporting processes and recommend enhancements to existing systems and workflows. Stay current with best practices in institutional research and student data analytics.
Analysis, Reporting, and Program Evaluation
Analyze student data to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and measure outcomes against established benchmarks. Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and visualizations for stakeholders across Student Affairs, translating complex data findings into actionable insights for program directors and administrators. Support assessment initiatives by collecting and analyzing data on student learning outcomes, retention, engagement, and satisfaction. Conduct statistical analyses to evaluate the impact of student affairs programs and services. Document findings and recommendations in comprehensive evaluation reports.
Stakeholder Support and Training
Provide training and support to help Student Affairs staff members access, interpret, and utilize data for decision-making. Respond to ad hoc data requests and analytical questions from leadership and departmental staff. Maintain confidential student records in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. This position collaborates across Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Advising, Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, Information Technology, and Student Services to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and support evidence-based decision-making.
Administrative and Other Duties
Evaluate the effectiveness of:
Welcome programs
Orientation
Academic coaching
Emergency grants
Student organizations
First-Year Experience
TRIO
Dual Enrollment
Basic Needs initiatives
Career Services
Measure ROI for student success investments. Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director of Institutional Research or designated Student Affairs administrator. Perform other duties, tasks, and assignments as required to support the Student Affairs division.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Higher Education Administration, or a related field
Required Experience: Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education data analytics, institutional research, or student affairs assessment.
Advanced proficiency in SQL and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Experience with student information systems (e.g., Ellucian Banner, Colleague, Workday Student, or PeopleSoft).
Knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization techniques.
Familiarity with AI-enabled analytics tools and automation platforms.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A
Required Licenses or Certifications: N/A
Preferred Education: Master's degree or equivalent work experience in data analysis, institutional research, or related field.
Preferred Experience: 3 years of experience in writing complex SQL queries, reports, data analysis, institutional research, or higher education environment
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: N/A
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, DCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. DCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. DCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Advertised: 26 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
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