Statistical Data Analyst

A Statistical Data Analyst at the University of South Florida (USF) conducts statistical research analyses by compiling data, managing databases, analyzing data using specialized software, and presenting results in numerical and graphical formats. The role supports USF’s academic, administrative, and compliance missions by providing high-quality, reliable data used in decision-making, accreditation reporting, and state and federal submissions.

This position supports and maintains USF’s federal enrollment-reporting compliance through the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) by preparing, validating, and correcting student-enrollment data submissions. The Clearinghouse acts as the institution’s authorized third-party servicer for transmitting enrollment data to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and loan servicers, ensuring accurate deferment, grace-period, and repayment status determinations for borrowers.

Higher Education–Specific Data & Reporting Responsibilities (75% - large focus on federal reporting)
• Assists with completion of federal higher education reporting requirements, including mandated data submissions related to enrollment, financial aid, graduation
rates, retention, staffing, and institutional characteristics
• Ensures timely monthly transmissions of enrollment extracts, resolves data inconsistencies flagged by Clearinghouse analysts, and performs required
corrections through the Clearinghouse’s error resolution system to prevent audit findings and Title IV compliance issues.
• Monitors ongoing compliance by reviewing rejected records, verifying successful processing of NSC submissions, and collaborating with Registrar and Financial
Aid units to ensure accuracy of program data fields, enrollment status changes, and student loan eligibility reporting.
• Contributes to institutional compliance with reporting and disclosure mandates under the Higher Education Act (HEA), ensuring the accuracy and completeness
of data transmitted to federal systems and public disclosures. These requirements include institutional submissions tied to Title IV participation and other federal
reporting obligations.
• Assists with SUS Accountability Plans and other State University System of Florida data submissions involving performance-based funding metrics and institutional effectiveness.
• Collaborates with units such as Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, Academic Planning, and Student Success to ensure data consistency across institutional
systems used in official reporting and driving data consistency within Strategic Enrollment Management

Core Statistical & Analytical Responsibilities (20%)
• Conducts quantitative analyses using SAS, SQL, or related analytics tools to support institutional data needs.
• Summarizes results in graphs, tables, charts, dashboards, and written narratives for project leaders, administration, and department units.
• Designs ad hoc reports on demographics, institutional performance, and comparative and historical student data.
• Advises Data Analysts, researchers, and administrators on appropriate statistical and methodological techniques.
• Designs and maintains large datasets in collaboration with system programmers.

Additional Institutional Research Support (5%)
• Maintains documentation for data processes, metadata, and reporting methodologies aligned with USF’s data governance standards.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to the research or data analysis responsibilities and a minimum of one year of research experience; or a Master’s degree in one of the same fields. Progressively responsible work experience may substitute for the college on a year for year basis.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Microsoft Suite
• PowerBI
• SQL
• Communication
• Team Work
• Critical Thinking
• Higher Education
• Compliance

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.