Data Specialist, Student Records
North Carolina State University
- Raleigh, NC
- $70,000-76,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Data Specialist, Student Records
Anticipated Hiring Range $70,000 - $76,000
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Registration And Records
About the DepartmentNC State's Division of Enrollment Management and Services (EMAS) fulfills a critical role for the university as the steward of student record data. This responsibility entails ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of student record data on behalf of the university's 36,000+ actively enrolled students, and many more alumni. By successfully doing this, EMAS empowers the university to ethically, and accurately, use student record data to make sound decisions in pursuit of its overall mission.
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Essential Job DutiesThe Data Specialist position is part of the Office of Registration & Records (R&R) within Enrollment Management and Services. The person in this position will be looked to as a leading expert on student record data and reporting. This will require developing an understanding of student record data in NC State's Student Information System (SIS) and the various R&R processes that generate it. The Data Specialist will be surrounded by data team colleagues and R&R staff that will help develop the knowledge to become a student record data expert at the university.The Data Specialist will support the following efforts:
- Develop and maintain student record reporting for the Office of Registration & Record so it can effectively provide services to students and the university.
- Interface with various campus stakeholders to understand student record data needs and provide appropriate reporting solutions.
- Contribute to the documentation of student record data to ensure common knowledge of what the data represents and how it is generated.
- Serve as a leading expert on various campus-wide initiatives that require expertise on student record data, such as the UNC System Student Data Mart and enterprise data initiatives.
- Develop and maintain Student Information System (SIS) queries and dashboards that allow for automated student record data reporting to the campus.
- Participate in data quality initiatives that ensure student record data is accurately captured and ready for use by the campus.
- Lead short to medium-term analytics projects that require working cross functionally.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field with zero - two years of relevant experience OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.
- Ability to follow security procedures and work with secure/confidential student record data
- Ability to collaborate with others and to work in a team environment
- Ability to ensure student record data integrity
- Strong communication skills and ability to understand campus student record data needs
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with data visualizations (such as SAS Visual Analytics, Tableau)
- Experience working in a university or college setting
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required NoRecruitment Dates and Special InstructionsJob Open Date 08/25/2025
Anticipated Close Date 09/08/2025
Special Instructions to ApplicantsIn addition to your application please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.Position DetailsPosition Number 00041267
Position Type EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 320201 - Registration And Records
EEONC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you learn of this opportunity?
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