Analyst, Data Research Advising

Description

*This position will be Open until Filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted by August 11, 2026.

The Data Research Analyst reports to the Director of Academic Advising and is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting student and advising data and information in an accurate and timely manner. This includes but is not limited to preparing data and reports to respond to frequent ad hoc requests for Academic Advising and Student Affairs leadership; providing reports and performance analytics for the Academic Advising department in support of key processes; tracking, analyzing, and recommending interventions for students with metrics indicating a need for advising. The Data Research Analyst will generate reports needed for effective decision-making; mines data from disparate sources to provide a comprehensive informational perspective; identifies patterns and trends that may influence student success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS or other analysis-based concentration from a regionally accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2 years’ experience in a related professional role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Knowledge of the Oracle PeopleSoft Application (CRM).

• Experience developing and producing queries in PeopleSoft.

• Skill in collecting, extracting, and manipulating raw data for reporting/presentation purposes.

• Skill in using a variety of statistical and database management tools.

• Familiarity with the operation of a public institution of higher education.

• Knowledge of SQL and Excel.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics.

• Knowledge and understanding of best practices related to student success nationally.

• Skill in organization benchmarking and development of organization metrics.

• Ability to independently plan and organize activities.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, express ideas both verbally and in writing including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students, and the public.

• Ability to analyze problems and users’ needs, convert technical concepts to non-technical language, and meet deadlines.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary information:

Administrative Faculty C - The starting salary is $61,553.

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

*Please note that the College of Southern Nevada does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)

• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit .

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

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Posting Close Date

12/31/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.