Student Data Analyst Jobs

Student data analyst jobs are open across higher education, edtech, healthcare systems, and state agencies, from entry-level to senior analyst, with specializations in enrollment analytics, learning outcomes research, and institutional reporting. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles45
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerUniversity Enterprises
Top citySacramento, CA
Work type50% Remote
Top industryEducation

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Student Manager- Sustainability Data Analysis - Arizona State University
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Student Manager- Sustainability Data Analysis - Arizona State University
Aramark
Tempe, Arizona
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Data Developer II - Academic Affairs, Research and Student Success, UT System Administration
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Data Developer II - Academic Affairs, Research and Student Success, UT System Administration
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$75k - $85k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Engineering Student Assistant - Environmental Analysis - Hybrid
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Engineering Student Assistant - Environmental Analysis - Hybrid
University Enterprises Inc
Sacramento, California
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$18.28 - $28.16/hr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Graduate Student Assistant - Salesforce & Data Operations
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Graduate Student Assistant - Salesforce & Data Operations
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$22 - $30/hr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Student Worker, Data Center
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Student Worker, Data Center
ArcBest
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
IT Support
10,000+

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Student Data Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

University Enterprises5 open roles
Zoox2 open roles
James Madison University2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in 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 Student Data Analyst Job Search

Tailor your resume to IR language

Institutional research teams use terms like 'cohort retention,' 'IPEDS reporting,' and 'student success metrics.' If your resume says 'data analysis' generically, rewrite it to match the vocabulary you see in each job posting before you apply.

Show your work in a portfolio

Hiring managers for student data roles want to see dashboards, reports, or SQL queries you've built, not just a list of tools. A public GitHub repo or a shared Tableau workbook tied to real education data beats any bullet point on your resume.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists student data analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter for FERPA-aware employers first

Job postings that mention FERPA compliance or student record privacy signal a mature data team with real infrastructure. Prioritize those roles if you already have experience handling protected student information, since they tend to move faster to hire candidates who don't need that training.

Prepare a SQL walkthrough for interviews

Most technical screens for student data analyst roles include a live SQL problem using enrollment or transcript data. Practice writing queries that calculate retention rates or credit completion ratios, since those are the exact scenarios interviewers pull from real institutional data sets.

Negotiate start date around academic calendars

Higher education employers often need analysts in place before fall enrollment opens or before a reporting deadline to IPEDS. If your target role is at a university or college, ask about their reporting cycle and frame your availability around it during the offer conversation.

Student Data Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most student data analysts?

The most active employers for student data analysts right now are University Enterprises, Zoox, and James Madison University, and the most openings are in California, Florida, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. University systems and large edtech platforms tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.

How many student data analyst jobs are remote?

About 81% of student data analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by institution type. Roles focused on dashboard development and reporting tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to on-campus student success programs more often require an in-person presence.

How do you become a student data analyst?

Start by building a foundation in SQL and at least one statistical programming language like Python or R, then get hands-on with education data sets through coursework, capstone projects, or volunteer work with a school district or nonprofit. Gaining familiarity with IPEDS reporting structures and FERPA compliance requirements will make you a competitive candidate for roles at colleges and universities specifically.

How do you get hired as a student data analyst with little experience?

Focus on building a portfolio of projects that use publicly available education data, such as state graduation rate files or federal college scorecard data, to demonstrate that you can clean, analyze, and visualize student outcomes. Entry-level postings at community colleges and regional universities are more likely to hire candidates without prior institutional research experience compared to large research universities or edtech companies.

What does the student data analyst interview process look like?

Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, a technical assessment involving SQL queries or a take-home data task using enrollment or academic records data, and a panel interview with institutional research staff or academic affairs leadership. Some employers also ask candidates to present a short analysis or dashboard mock-up to demonstrate how they communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Where can I find and apply to student data analyst jobs?

You can find and apply to student data analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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