Remote Student Data Analyst Jobs
Remote Student Data Analyst jobs are open across education technology, higher education administration, and research sectors at remote-first organizations and distributed teams ranging from entry-level positions to mid-career analyst roles. Employers hiring remotely right now include University Enterprises, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and STAND TOGETHER. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .
Conditions of Employment
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday, between 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Official transcripts of all prior college coursework must be provided prior to employment. Only the most qualified applicants will be interviewed.
- Must maintain punctual and reliable attendance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Strong attention to detail and reliability.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Strong deductive reasoning and analytical abilities.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Ability to operate various office equipment, such as PCs, copiers, document scanners, mailing machines, and printers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with database software and accurate, reliable data entry.
- Ability to create clear and easy-to-understand charts and graphs.
- Ability to learn and understand new workflow processes.
Willingness to learn new software.
Duties and Responsibilities
- In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist with updating and maintaining Caltrans Statewide Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data, including correcting HazMins Mapping and Paleontology (Paleo) GIS errors and managing other Hazardous Waste, Air, Noise, and Paleontology Nonstandard (HWANP) GIS data.
- In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist with archiving HWANP Nonstandard Special Provisions (NSSPs) and preparing status reports for the Office Chief.
- In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will conduct field verifications for HazMins and Paleo projects, including site visits to local districts (3, 4, and 10) and performing X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing in the field and laboratory.
- In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist with Preliminary Environmental Analysis Report (PEAR) evaluations for projects in the 0 and K phases.
- In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will create and maintain flowcharts, tables, spreadsheets, reports, website content, and other written documents. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will attend HWANP staff meetings and other meetings as needed.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods using a keyboard and video display terminal; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, scanners, and fax machines, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment. Telework may be available based on work needs and at the supervisor's discretion.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
- Submission of any of the following:
- Cover Letter
- Excel Workbook- data entry, computation, statistics, etc.
- List of references
- Others, as assigned
Apply by: 11/18/2026
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .
Conditions of Employment
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday, between 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Official transcripts of all prior college coursework must be provided prior to employment. Only the most qualified applicants will be interviewed.
- Must maintain punctual and reliable attendance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Strong attention to detail and reliability.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Strong deductive reasoning and analytical abilities.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Ability to operate various office equipment, such as PCs, copiers, document scanners, mailing machines, and printers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with database software and accurate, reliable data entry.
- Ability to create clear and easy-to-understand charts and graphs.
- Ability to learn and understand new workflow processes.
Willingness to learn new software.
Duties and Responsibilities
- In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist with updating and maintaining Caltrans Statewide Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data, including correcting HazMins Mapping and Paleontology (Paleo) GIS errors and managing other Hazardous Waste, Air, Noise, and Paleontology Nonstandard (HWANP) GIS data.
- In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist with archiving HWANP Nonstandard Special Provisions (NSSPs) and preparing status reports for the Office Chief.
- In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will conduct field verifications for HazMins and Paleo projects, including site visits to local districts (3, 4, and 10) and performing X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing in the field and laboratory.
- In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist with Preliminary Environmental Analysis Report (PEAR) evaluations for projects in the 0 and K phases.
- In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will create and maintain flowcharts, tables, spreadsheets, reports, website content, and other written documents. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will attend HWANP staff meetings and other meetings as needed.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods using a keyboard and video display terminal; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, scanners, and fax machines, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment. Telework may be available based on work needs and at the supervisor's discretion.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
- Submission of any of the following:
- Cover Letter
- Excel Workbook- data entry, computation, statistics, etc.
- List of references
- Others, as assigned
Apply by: 11/18/2026
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote student data analyst jobs.
- Proficiency in SQL for querying student enrollment and academic records databases
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
- Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, education, or a related quantitative field
- Familiarity with FERPA regulations and the handling of protected student information
- Experience with Python or R for data cleaning, analysis, and statistical reporting
- Knowledge of IPEDS reporting standards or institutional research data frameworks
Tips for Your Remote Student Data Analyst Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote student data analyst openings from across the country in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly. Remote postings at education technology companies and research organizations fill fast, so applying early gives you a real advantage.
Build a portfolio around student data problems
Remote hiring managers for student data analyst roles can't watch you work, so your portfolio does the talking. Include projects that show enrollment trend analysis, retention modeling, or academic outcomes reporting using tools like SQL, Python, or Tableau, and document your methodology in writing.
Show async communication skills in your application
Remote student data analyst teams run on written updates, Slack threads, and async reporting. Write your cover letter and project summaries in clear, concise prose that communicates findings without a verbal walkthrough. That writing style signals you can function well on a distributed team.
Target remote-first education technology companies
Organizations built as remote-first from the start have established workflows for onboarding and collaborating with student data analysts remotely. Focus your search on ed-tech firms and distributed research teams rather than traditional institutions still transitioning to remote work, where remote roles can be harder to navigate.
Remote Student Data Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote student data analyst job?
Remote student data analyst roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and clear written communication alongside the technical skills. Remote employers in education technology and research prioritize proficiency in SQL, Python, or R, experience with student information systems or learning management platforms, and the ability to synthesize findings into written reports without in-person collaboration. A portfolio of independent analysis projects gives you a concrete edge over candidates with equivalent credentials.
Which companies hire remote student data analysts?
Remote student data analyst roles are posted by University Enterprises, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and STAND TOGETHER and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring tends to concentrate at remote-first education technology companies, distributed higher education consulting firms, and research organizations that operate across multiple states.
Can you get a remote student data analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Education technology startups and nonprofit research teams are the most likely to hire candidates without formal experience. What opens the door is a portfolio showing real student data work, such as enrollment analysis, retention modeling, or academic outcomes reporting, even if completed through coursework or volunteer projects.
Do you need a degree for remote student data analyst jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated analytical skills and familiarity with student data systems than a specific credential. Candidates who can show hands-on work in SQL, data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI, and an understanding of education metrics such as retention and completion rates are competitive even without a four-year degree in a data-related field.
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