Vandey provides outsourced instructional services to institutions of higher education and is seeking a candidate to work for Vandey to serve in a full-time role as a Data Analyst with the University of the People.
INTRODUCTION: University of the People (Uo People) is the first non-profit, tuition-free, American, accredited, 100% online university.
Today, Uo People has over 152,000 students enrolled from more than 200 countries and territories, including 18,800 students who are refugees.
Currently Uo People is accredited by the DEAC and WASC accreditation.
We believe that higher education is a basic human right and that it can transform not only the lives of students, but also their families' lives, their communities, their nations, and, by extension, the world.
See President Reshef’s TED talk when he announced the founding of the University.[ TED talk ]Uo People is an innovative university, and we welcome team members who bring creativity and innovation to their roles.
We’re a fast-paced organization with remote teams all around the globe.
If you’re a self-starter who wants to succeed alongside a passionate team, we’d love to hear from you!Uo People is supported by the generosity of individuals and foundations, including the Gates, Hewlett, Ford Foundations, Foundation Hoffmann, and others.
The University has been covered by the New York Times, BBC, NPR, Times Higher Education, US News and World Report, and more.
President Reshef’s TED Talk and Nas Daily interview about the University have 30 million views combined.
REPORTS TO : Director of BI and Analytics GENERAL PURPOSE: The Data Analyst will be responsible for analyzing data across a variety of sources, creating measurable and actionable reports for internal use.
When assigned, the Data Analyst will also assist in the creation and testing of data processes.
This position is also responsible for building ad-hoc reports and analyses, validating and auditing internal data, as well as monitoring the quality and performance of incoming data sources and platforms.
The Data Analyst will work in collaboration with the BI team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Produce accurate, clear reports as requested by internal customers Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality Responsible for tracking and reporting on department initiatives and status reports Undertake operational research to identify and recommend solutions to challenges.
Work with management to prioritize business and information needs Identification and resolution of issues presented by data KEY COMPETENCIES: Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy A fast learner and able to adopt new data analytical processes Must have an intuitive grasp for utilizing data to drive business results Excellent oral and written communication skills with commitment to precision and detail Positive team player able to thrive in a highly motivated in a fast-paced environment Responsive and able to manage their time Customer service mindset QUALIFICATIONS: Must have:+4 years of experience as a data analyst Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics Knowledge of Advanced Excel, Microsoft Office, SQL, Power BIEnglish as a Native Speaker level
