Slate Business Data Analyst | Remote | Only W2
Posted 1 day ago by 1761115597
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Slate Business Data Analyst role is a 6-month remote contract position focused on supporting enrollment operations within a higher education environment. The analyst will work closely with the Slate system administrator to configure and maintain Slate components, optimize processes, and manage data integrity. Key responsibilities include translating business needs into system requirements, developing user documentation, and delivering actionable reports and dashboards. Candidates must reside in specific states and have significant experience with Slate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support enrollment operations as the primary Business Analyst for Slate.
- Configure and maintain Slate components including forms, events, queries, rules, populations, portals, and dashboards.
- Analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation or efficiency.
- Translate business needs into system requirements and implement them within Slate.
- Maintain data integrity and oversee data imports, exports, and integrations.
- Design and deliver actionable dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for leadership.
- Develop user guides, documentation, and training sessions for Slate users.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and champion of Slate best practice usage.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- 4-6 years of experience with Slate in a higher education environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with data manipulation, queries, and reporting tools within Slate.
- Excellent communication skills for translating technical solutions for non-technical audiences.
- Familiarity with APIs, data integrations, or SQL is preferred.
- Knowledge of other higher education systems is a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Position: Slate Business Data Analyst
Location: 100% Remote (EST hours)
Duration: 6 Months + Contract
Candidates must live within these states in order to apply (MA, NH, RI, CT, NY, ME, VT)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- 4 6 years of experience with Slate in a higher education environment.
- Slate Administration & Support
- Work alongside the Slate system administrator as the primary Business Analyst supporting enrollment operations.
- Configure and maintain Slate components including forms, events, queries, rules, populations, portals, and dashboards, etc.
- Process Optimization
- Partner with enrollment and operations teams to analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation or efficiency.
- Translate business needs into system requirements and implement them within Slate alongside the system administrator.
- Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain data integrity and oversee data imports, exports, and integrations (e.g., with SIS, marketing platforms, financial aid systems, etc.).
- Design and deliver actionable dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for leadership.
- Training & User Engagement
- Develop user guides, documentation, and training sessions for Slate users across GPS.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and champion of Slate best practice usage.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with data manipulation, queries, and reporting tools within Slate.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical solutions for non-technical audiences.
Preferred but not required:
- Experience supporting enrollment, admissions, or student services operations.
- Familiarity with APIs, data integrations, or SQL.
- Knowledge of other higher education systems (e.g., Common Application Solutions (CAS), Liaison Outcomes, Salesforce, Peoplesoft, etc.).
- Master s degree or additional experience in Slate management or higher education operations.