Data Analyst (Remote)

Data Analyst

Company Overview

University of the People (UoPeople) is the first non-profit, tuition-free, American, accredited, 100% online university. Today, UoPeople has over 152,000 students enrolled from more than 200 countries and territories, including 18,800 students who are refugees. Currently UoPeople 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 ]

UoPeople 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!

UoPeople 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.

Job Summary

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.

Key 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

Requirements / Qualifications

• +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 BI
• English as a Native Speaker level

Location

Remote: On

Employment Type

Full Time