Data Analyst – Education Reporting & Transcript Analysis - Freelance, Remote

Department: Support & Leadership

Location: Global+

Compensation: $7.00 / hour

Description

About the Client
Our client is an innovative higher education technology company transforming how institutions engage with prospective and current students. They leverage AI-driven solutions to streamline recruitment, personalize student journeys, and provide 24/7 multilingual support across campuses. Trusted by over 130 institutions, they focus on secure, accurate, and seamless data integration within educational systems.

Why does this role exist?
This role is critical to supporting the company’s AI-powered recruitment and student engagement platform by ensuring accurate extraction, transformation, and reporting of student transcript data. The assistant will help build and maintain dashboards and scorecards that drive data-informed decision-making. The goal is to quickly onboard a skilled analyst who can manage complex transcript workflows, maintain data quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve reporting processes.

The Impact you’ll make

Data Extraction & Transformation

• Manually extract course details, credit weights, and grades from transcripts
• Convert PDFs into structured spreadsheets as part of the reporting workflow
• Calculate GPAs using predefined rules with precision
  
  

Data Quality Assurance

• Review and correct transcripts flagged as low-confidence by automated systems
• Identify and resolve data anomalies and edge cases
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of all data outputs to meet company standards
  
  

Dashboard & Reporting Development

• Build, maintain, and update dashboards and scorecards from raw data
• Present data clearly to support decision-making across teams
  
  

Process Documentation & Collaboration

• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data workflows
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to provide feedback on software improvements
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders via Slack and other platforms
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Meet daily delivery quotas consistently
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and new tools
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required:

• Minimum 3 years as a Data Analyst, Reports Analyst, Business Analyst, or related role involving data reporting/science
• Hands-on experience converting PDFs into spreadsheets as part of reporting workflows
• Proven experience working with college admissions data, high school transcripts, or GPA calculations
• Advanced Excel Skills including formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to identify edge cases
• WFH Set-Up:
  • Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
  • Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
  • Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
  • Back-up computer and internet connection
  • Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

Your Superpowers:

• Expertise in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts)
• Skilled in data extraction and transformation from complex documents (PDFs to spreadsheets)
• Strong written communication skills for clear documentation and collaboration
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and manage time effectively
• Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for data accuracy and quality
• Collaborative attitude with experience working cross-functionally

You should apply if…

• You take pride in delivering error-free, high-quality work consistently
• You enjoy working with educational data and complex workflows
• You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can adapt to evolving requirements
• You value clear communication and process-driven work
• You are self-motivated and comfortable working full-time on Eastern Time business hours

What to expect...


Work Setup:

• Remote position
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
• Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system

Working Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time

Compensation:

• $7 per hour
• No benefits package included
  
  

Benefits