Student Insights Analyst

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Flexible
Categories:Information Technology, Student Services

• Melbourne Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 7 $89,427 + 17% Superannuation 

Student success is everyone’s business and all staff at Deakin can be a part of providing a successful student experience. 

As a Student Insights Analyst, you will be part of a small but growing team, working closely with others to support the use of data to improve the student journey. You will be supporting the Student Services leadership team, to identify trends and risks to our services ranging from student admissions right through to examinations, graduations, communications and student wellbeing and support activities.

By leveraging your skills in data analysis, you will be able to influence stakeholders by understanding their needs and expectations, to develop and communicate insights through engaging data visualisations and presentations. the language of data visualisations.  

We are looking for a Student Insights Analyst who loves data and the power of data to tell stories, to:

• Contribute to the design, development delivery and ongoing enhancement of an analytics framework
• Combine, analyse and interpret data from multiple sources to reveal trends, patterns and insights
• Draw sound inferences and specific challenges from available information into simple concise terms that others can understand
• Communicate insights and findings in engaging and simple ways through presentations and visualisations
• Work collaboratively to identify opportunities to influence change and contribute to the student experience at Deakin

To be successful, you will have:

• A degree, preferably in a quantitative or analytical discipline, with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience.
• Experience with large, complex datasets and great storytelling skills to communicate concepts and insights
• Good relationship skills and the ability to work within a team as well as autonomously
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, share knowledge with team members and work in a collaborative environment

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

   Student Insights Analyst HEW7 (1).pdf

Applications for this position close on the 1st of May, 2022 

Please submit your updated resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter (maximum two pages), please explain your interest in and suitability for the role, including examples demonstrating capability, your skills and your aspirations for the position.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Carmen van den Bogaard, Manager, Performance Reporting and Analytics, on 9244 5449 or [email protected] .

This role requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working With Children Check (refer to Deakin’s Recruitment Procedure for further details).

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised:14 Apr 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:01 May 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time