Data Analyst

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Sep 05, 2025
Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director of Data Analytics, the Data Analyst will support the development, maintenance, and delivery of data and reports related to the academic curriculum and programs at Columbia Business School. The Analyst will assist with data gathering, analysis, and reporting efforts to inform the School's operations and planning, ensuring data integrity and consistency across sources. About Columbia Business School For over a century, Columbia Business School (CBS) has helped develop leaders and builders of enterprises who drive value for their stakeholders and society at large through our MBA, MS, PhD, and Executive Education programs. We are equally committed to cultivating new scholars and teachers and to creating and disseminating pathbreaking knowledge, concepts, and tools that advance the understanding and practice of management through our faculty research and PhD programs. Our vision is simple: to develop ideas and leaders that transform the world, from the very center of business. Our ever-evolving curriculum, featuring pioneering courses, STEM certification, and immersive experiential learning, prepares students to excel in key areas such as digital transformation, entrepreneurship, innovation, twenty-first-century finance, the intersection of business and society, and climate and sustainability. The CBS administration enables CBS's educational and scholarly mission through strategic and operational guidance and support, optimizing School resources through well-designed, transparent processes with a culture of respect for all. Responsibilities Reporting & Analysis Assist with responding to requests for data from Columbia University and Business School systems of record. Extract and compile data from internal sources to support reporting and documentation needs. Support the preparation of basic reports, dashboards, and datasets under the guidance of senior team members. Write and test basic SQL queries and assist with the preparation of ad hoc reports. Data Management & Structure Work with administrative and academic teams to support data organization and documentation. Help ensure that collected data is stored securely and accurately and aligns with internal reporting practices. Assist with cleaning and formatting datasets for use in standard reporting and analysis. Tools & Communication Maintain documentation for reporting tools and processes. Support the development and update of user-facing reporting tools and dashboards. Assist with translating data findings into visual summaries or clear written communications for non-technical audiences. Other Duties Provide administrative and analytical support for ongoing team projects and long-term data initiatives. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. 2-4 years of relevant experience in data analysis, research, or reporting. Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills. Basic knowledge of SQL and Excel required. Familiarity with statistical or data tools (e.g., R, Stata, Python) preferred. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail. Interest in working collaboratively in a team setting and learning new systems or tools as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.