Data Management Specialist, Institutional Effectiveness and Quality Improvement

Department

Institutional Effectiveness and Quality Improvement

Job Posting Title

Data Management Specialist, Institutional Effectiveness and Quality Improvement

Job Description

The Data Management Specialist plays a critical role in the University's Institutional Research and Effectiveness department by managing data systems, ensuring data quality, and supporting data-driven decision making across campus. This position is essential for maintaining institutional data integrity and providing timely, accurate information to university leadership and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Candidate should also have proficiency in data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.

Job Description:

The Data Management Specialist is responsible for using a wide variety of information, knowledge, and tools to develop, modify, and administer databases used to store and retrieve data. This work involves executing complex queries, modifying data elements, retrieval and reporting of information from databases, and ensuring data security. This role will provide leadership to the University through the following specific job duties:

 Data Management and System Administration:

• Manage daily data warehouse operations, including interfaces with Blackboard, Helio Campus, BLUE, and other campus systems
• Execute KBOR data loads (AY Data, Fall Census, 20th day and Final loads for course and student history)
• Manage data integrations from ERP and other source systems
• Establish and maintain access controls for all applications and databases managed by DAA
• Implement comprehensive data quality management processes to identify and resolve data integrity issues

 Reporting and Analysis:

• Assist in producing reports for university leadership and the Kansas Board of Regents, including KSPSD, State Division of Budget position files, Program Review Data, and Departmental Review Data
• Modify and maintain web reports as needed
• Perform on-demand data extraction and integration to facilitate easier access and reporting

 Collaboration and Support:

• Work collaboratively with DAA staff and campus stakeholders to support data needs and planning
• Work closely with the Director of Data and Analytics to maximize effectiveness and efficiency in utilization of university information
• Provide technical guidance to the Director regarding data management best practices
• Help establish and implement data governance procedures ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulations regarding information and the privacy of that information

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field and demonstrated experience with database management and data systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) or related field
• Two (2) years of related experience in technology, information management, relational database management, data mining or statistics, including programming, managing and maintaining data systems
• Two (2) years experience in a variety of data management software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R, SAS, DB2)
• Experience working with large datasets ("big data") to identify patterns, trends, and associations relating to higher education KPIs
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements in educational settings

Priority Deadline: Deadline for accepting applications is July 14, 2025.

Review of applicants will begin immediately following the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.

Appointment Date: August 2025

Benefits: To view FHSU's competitive benefits package visit FHSU Benefits.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers.

Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Application documents should be submitted in one PDF file.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Andrew Cutright

abcutright@fhsu.edu

(785) 628-4540

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.