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Learn more about American University\nDepartment:\nCareer Operations, Data & SystemsTime Type:\nFull timeJob Type:\nRegularFLSA Status:\nExemptWork Modality:\nHybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)Union:\nSEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment DivisionThis position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.Job Description:\nSummary:\nThe Career Outcomes Data Analyst leads the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of career outcomes and assessment data for the Career & Experiential Learning portfolio. This position provides analytical expertise to support the university's strategic commitments to student success, equitable access to high-impact experiences, and transparent post-graduation outcomes.\nReporting to the Director of Operations, Data & Systems, the Career Outcomes Data Analyst transforms complex and decentralized data into actionable insights that inform continuous improvement, resource allocation, and institutional decision-making.\nWorking in partnership with the Data & Career Systems Analyst, this position focuses on career outcomes, graduation census, program assessment, and strategic analytics related to student success beyond graduation.\nEssential Functions:\n1.) Career Outcomes & Graduate Data\nLead the design, administration, analysis, and reporting of graduate outcomes and first-destination data in alignment with national standards and best practices.\nManage the Graduation Census process, including project planning, timelines, data collection, reconciliation, quality assurance, documentation, and reporting.\nProduce annual career outcomes reports and customized analyses for schools, academic programs, university leadership, accreditation efforts, and external stakeholders.\nDevelop and maintain methodologies, definitions, and reporting standards that promote consistency, transparency, and comparability of outcomes data.\nAnalyze trends in employment, graduate education, and post-graduation success and communicate findings to stakeholders.\nDefine and monitor key performance indicators related to career readiness, experiential learning, student engagement, and post-graduation outcomes.\nConduct ad hoc analyses to address strategic questions and support departmental planning and decision-making.\n2.) Data Analysis & Visualization\nAnalyze and integrate data from career systems, surveys, experiential learning programs, and institutional sources to support longitudinal and cross-functional analysis.\nDevelop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, visual reports, and recurring reporting processes for diverse stakeholder audiences.\nConduct equity-minded analyses to identify disparities in outcomes across student populations.\nDevelop recommendations for programmatic, operational, and strategic improvements based on assessment findings.\nTranslate complex analyses into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership and campus partners.\nPartner with the Operations and Data team to translate findings into clear, credible institutional narratives.\n3.) Institutional Partnerships & Data Stewardship\nCollaborate with Institutional Research, Information Technology, Alumni Relations, Advancement, AU Abroad, and academic units to support outcomes reporting and assessment efforts.\nPartner with the Data & Career Systems Analyst to ensure reporting requirements are reflected in system design, data definitions, and reporting infrastructure.\nContribute to data governance efforts through documentation, standards development, and responsible data-use practices.\nSupport data quality, validation, and reconciliation processes related to outcomes and assessment reporting.\nServe on relevant university committees and working groups.\n4.) Communication, Training & Strategic Support\nPartner with the Operations and Data team to communicate findings through reports, presentations, visualizations, and institutional narratives.\nSupport staff and campus partners in building data literacy and comfort using evidence to inform planning and continuous improvement.\nProvide consultation and guidance regarding outcomes data, assessment methods, and interpretation of findings.\n5.) Other Duties & Strategic Initiatives\nContribute to division and university-wide initiatives related to assessment, outcomes reporting, and strategic planning.\nSupport emerging priorities related to career readiness, experiential learning, student success, and post-graduation outcomes.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nSupervisory Responsibility:\nMay supervise graduate assistants, student employees, or project-based analysts supporting data collection and reporting efforts.\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:\nFull-time.\n35 hours per week.\nHybrid 1 work modality (on campus 3 - 4 days per week).\nSalary Range:\n$65,000.00 - $73,000.00 annually.\nRequired Education and Experience:\nBachelor's degree or equivalent.\n2 - 4 years of relevant experience in data analysis, assessment, evaluation, or institutional research, preferably in higher education or student success contexts.\nPreferred Education and Experience:\nMaster's degree in higher education, social or behavioral science, public policy, business analytics, data science, or a related field preferred.\nAdditional Eligibility Qualifications:\nDemonstrated experience with survey design, data cleaning, and applied analysis.\nStrong proficiency in Excel and at least one data visualization or analytics tool.\nAbility to translate complex analyses into clear insights and recommendations for varied audiences.\nFamiliarity with career outcomes reporting and career management platforms.\nExperience conducting equity-focused analyses.\nExperience working in decentralized or matrixed organizations.\nExperience partnering with Institutional Research or academic units.\nOther Duties:\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nBenefits\nAU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.\nOther Details\nHiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.\n\nEmployees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.\n\nPlease note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nAmerican University is an E-Verify employer.\n\nCurrent American University Employees\nAmerican University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.\nContact Us\nFor more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email .\nAmerican University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 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