Data Analyst
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onStockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
About the Role
This position is designed to build robust data analytics and strategic insights capabilities within the Office of the Deputy Provost and the Office of the Provost. The Data Analyst will serve as a critical partner to university leadership, working cross-functionally to interpret organizational data needs and deliver data-driven strategic findings that shape key initiatives.
As a data steward for the Office of the Deputy Provost, you will manage faculty data and represent the office in broader Data Governance discussions. Your work will focus on increasing data literacy across the organization to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making. You will document data collection and reporting processes to ensure efficiency, transparency, and data integrity while collaborating with deans' offices and the Division of Strategic Analytics (DSA) to enhance data quality and usability.
Day in the Life
You will analyze complex datasets spanning financial, HR, platform, and academic program data to address urgent organizational needs. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to developing dynamic dashboards to track key performance indicators for executive audiences. You will also create compelling presentations to communicate strategic, data-informed recommendations to senior leadership, including Vanderbilt's Board of Trustees. Additionally, you will conduct market research on labor trends and competitive insights to support strategic planning.
Hiring Process
To apply for this position, please send your resume to ois@vanderbilt.edu.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Vanderbilt University maintains a strong institutional commitment to recruiting and retaining an academically and culturally diverse community of faculty. We actively encourage applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups. Vanderbilt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Stockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
Nashville, Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleBuild data analytics and strategic insights capabilities for the Office of the Provost
- check_circleLead data analysis for key initiatives and deliver strategic findings to university leadership
- check_circlePartner with leadership to define required systems and processes for data enablement
- check_circleDocument data collection and reporting processes to ensure integrity and transparency
- check_circleServe as data steward for faculty data and represent the Office in Data Governance discussions
- check_circleAnalyze complex financial, HR, and academic data to shape strategic priorities
- check_circleDevelop dynamic data reporting dashboards to track key performance indicators
- check_circleCreate presentations to communicate data-informed findings to executive leadership and the Board of Trust
- check_circleConduct market research including labor market trends and competitive insights
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Data Analytics or related quantitative field
- verified3 years experience with Bachelor's or 1 year with Master's
- verifiedExperience in data analysis or strategic research
- verifiedExperience with data collection, reporting, and visualization systems including Tableau, SQL and R
- verifiedExperience presenting information to diverse constituencies
- verifiedExperience developing dynamic data dashboards
- verifiedExperience with strategic thinking and decision-making for multiple projects
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Data Analysis, Strategic Research, Data Collection, Reporting, Visualization Systems, Tableau, SQL, R, Data Dashboards, Market Research.
Education: Bachelor's in Data Science, Data Analytics or related quantitative field required; Master's in Data Science, Data Analytics or related quantitative field required.
Frequently asked questions about Data Analyst at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
What does a Data Analyst at Vanderbilt University Medical Center do?expand_more
In this Data Analyst at Vanderbilt University Medical Center role, you will build data analytics and strategic insights capabilities for the office of the provost; lead data analysis for key initiatives and deliver strategic findings to university leadership; partner with leadership to define required systems and processes for data enablement; and document data collection and reporting processes to ensure integrity and transparency.
What are the requirements for this Data Analyst role?expand_more
To qualify for the Data Analyst at Vanderbilt University Medical Center position, applicants should have: Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Data Analytics or related quantitative field; 3 years experience with Bachelor's or 1 year with Master's; Experience in data analysis or strategic research; Experience with data collection, reporting, and visualization systems including Tableau, SQL and R; Experience presenting information to diverse constituencies; and Experience developing dynamic data dashboards.
Where is the Data Analyst role at Vanderbilt University Medical Center located?expand_more
Data Analyst at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is based in Stockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Data Analyst job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has listed this Data Analyst role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Data Analyst role?expand_more
Data Analyst at Vanderbilt University Medical Center typically requires 1–3 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Data Analyst at Vanderbilt University Medical Center include Data Analysis; Strategic Research; Data Collection; Reporting; Visualization Systems; Tableau; SQL; and R.
What education is required for Data Analyst at Vanderbilt University Medical Center?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's in Data Science, Data Analytics or related quantitative field required; and Master's in Data Science, Data Analytics or related quantitative field required.
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Data Analyst at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is part of the admin job category on Recrutus.