Lead Data Analyst
Manhattan, KS
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13573483
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rKansas State University
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rAbout This Role
Housing and Dining Services seeks a qualified Lead Data Analyst to
oversee data analysis initiatives supporting housing operations,
occupancy management, and Next-Gen recruitment strategies. This role
coordinates cross-departmental meetings, activities, and analytical
efforts to evaluate occupancy trends, inform housing marketing plans and
campaigns, and support strategic decision-making. The position also
monitors macro and micro-economic conditions to assess demand levels,
guide business operations, and support projected housing rate increases
Through Data-driven Insights And Planning. Duties Include
Serves as lead data analysis and market research efforts for Housing and
Dining Services (HDS), including student satisfaction, occupancy trends,
retention, competitor bench marking, and rate-setting analysis. Prepares
reports and presentations to support strategic planning, revenue
optimization, and Board of Regents discussions. Conducts surveys, focus
groups, and economic analysis to support housing operations and
occupancy management.
Develops and coordinates marketing and communication strategies to
increase housing contracts and student engagement. Partners with
departmental marketing staff to manage campaigns, online outreach,
website accuracy, FAQs, communication timelines, and targeted messaging
for prospective and returning students and families.
Supports operational effectiveness through data management, reporting,
system testing, process improvement, training documentation, and
coordination with Student Living, IT, and contracts staff. Assists with
key housing operations including move-in/move-out support, contract
updates, troubleshooting, and policy compliance while fostering a
collaborative and professional work environment.
About Us
The [Department of Housing and Dining
Services](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7171015&targetURL=https://housing.k-state.edu/)
offers award-winning dining centers, residence halls, scholarship houses
and apartment neighborhoods. We pride ourselves in taking excellent care
of our residents, and that is reflected in our recent Princeton Review
rankings. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2
Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best
Campus Food. From fostering community in our residence halls, to serving
up delicious home cooked meals in the dining centers, and teaching
responsibility and leadership through a variety of student employment
opportunities, Housing and Dining strives for residents to have a
well-rounded and positive experience living on-campus.
Worksite Description
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working
to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid
work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You\'ll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications
Relevant Experience. Requirements May Be Met Through a Combination
of work experience and education.
Preferred Qualifications
residence hall environment
database to another
professional presentations to senior management.
Additional Role Information
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing
basis without sponsorship.
How to Apply
Please Submit The Following Documents
position
Application Window
Applications close on: June 4, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
\$47,840-\$52,000 annually
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[https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/lead-data-analyst-manhattan-kansas-united-states](https://apptrkr.com/7171015)
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rLead Data Analyst
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rKansas State University
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rAbout This Role
Housing and Dining Services seeks a qualified Lead Data Analyst to
oversee data analysis initiatives supporting housing operations,
occupancy management, and Next-Gen recruitment strategies. This role
coordinates cross-departmental meetings, activities, and analytical
efforts to evaluate occupancy trends, inform housing marketing plans and
campaigns, and support strategic decision-making. The position also
monitors macro and micro-economic conditions to assess demand levels,
guide business operations, and support projected housing rate increases
Through Data-driven Insights And Planning. Duties Include
Serves as lead data analysis and market research efforts for Housing and
Dining Services (HDS), including student satisfaction, occupancy trends,
retention, competitor bench marking, and rate-setting analysis. Prepares
reports and presentations to support strategic planning, revenue
optimization, and Board of Regents discussions. Conducts surveys, focus
groups, and economic analysis to support housing operations and
occupancy management.
Develops and coordinates marketing and communication strategies to
increase housing contracts and student engagement. Partners with
departmental marketing staff to manage campaigns, online outreach,
website accuracy, FAQs, communication timelines, and targeted messaging
for prospective and returning students and families.
Supports operational effectiveness through data management, reporting,
system testing, process improvement, training documentation, and
coordination with Student Living, IT, and contracts staff. Assists with
key housing operations including move-in/move-out support, contract
updates, troubleshooting, and policy compliance while fostering a
collaborative and professional work environment.
About Us
The [Department of Housing and Dining
Services](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7171015&targetURL=https://housing.k-state.edu/)
offers award-winning dining centers, residence halls, scholarship houses
and apartment neighborhoods. We pride ourselves in taking excellent care
of our residents, and that is reflected in our recent Princeton Review
rankings. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2
Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best
Campus Food. From fostering community in our residence halls, to serving
up delicious home cooked meals in the dining centers, and teaching
responsibility and leadership through a variety of student employment
opportunities, Housing and Dining strives for residents to have a
well-rounded and positive experience living on-campus.
Worksite Description
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working
to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid
work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You\'ll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and five years of
Relevant Experience. Requirements May Be Met Through a Combination
of work experience and education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Business, Statistics or Economics degree
- Two years of relevant experience
- Knowledge or experience living or working in a college or university
residence hall environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office environment
- Experience with Excel spreadsheets and merging data from one
database to another
- Have great attention to detail
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures
- Familiar with economics and statistical projections
- Ability to int ract with all levels of the organization, including
professional presentations to senior management.
Additional Role Information
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing
basis without sponsorship.
How to Apply
Please Submit The Following Documents
- Resume
- Letter of interest including an outline of qualifications for this
position
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Application Window
Applications close on: June 4, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
\$47,840-\$52,000 annually
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rTo apply, please visit:
[https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/lead-data-analyst-manhattan-kansas-united-states](https://apptrkr.com/7171015)
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