Job Summary The University Analytics & Institutional Reporting (UAIR) office houses a transformational group of data professionals that turn complex university data into meaningful, highly valued information that is trusted by university leadership to drive strategic decisions and generate official figures reported to regulatory, external and public agencies. The UAIR team operates with an iterative mindset of continuous improvement, learning and adapting strategies as we go. We believe the strengths and knowledge each person brings to the team bolster our collective work and aim for a collaborative environment where we thrive together while tapping into our strongest individual contributions. If you\'re the type of person who loves data and wants to know your work has meaning, you may find your career home in our office.Hybrid work environment is available; details discussed in interview. The office is not currently able to sponsor visas—living in and working from the United States is a requirement.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate closely with university leadership, faculty and staff to understand data needs and requests for information. Specializes in domain areas that will include finance, academic research, and/or employee data.Conduct institutional research and engage in projects that identify actionable data-driven business solutions to achieve institutional goals related to student success initiatives.Proactively monitor and evaluate trends, outcomes, and key performance indicators related to student success.Query, interpret and analyze complex datasets from institutional data warehouses.Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and comprehensive reports for campus stakeholders.Maintain familiarity with evolving literature on student success and methodologies employed in a higher education context.Minimum QualificationsBachelor\'s degree and 6 years of experience, or master\'s degree and 4 years of work experience in institutional research, business analytics, data science or related field.Proficiency in querying, manipulating and analyzing complex datasets.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to present complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences.Demonstrated experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI.Experience with data querying languages such as SQL.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively across teams.Equivalency Statement1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor\'s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).Job Levels (Department)Data / Reporting Analyst, III: Requires a bachelor\'s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master\'s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.Data / Reporting Analyst, IV: Requires a bachelor\'s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master\'s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.Data / Reporting Analyst, V: Requires a bachelor\'s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master\'s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.Data / Reporting Analyst, VI: Requires a bachelor\'s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master\'s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.Data / Reporting Analyst, VII: Requires a bachelor\'s (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master\'s (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.PreferencesHigher education experience performing institutional research, business analytics, or data science.Experience with data in finance, academic research, or employee data areas.Experience using data to support strategic planning in higher education.Tableau proficiency/certification and Oracle SQL experience.Experience with advanced statistical analyses and/or predictive analytics in institutional research.Special InstructionsRequisition Number: PRN44694BFull TimeWork Schedule: Monday – Friday 9am - 5pmDepartment: 00822 - University Analytics & Institutional ReportingLocation: CampusPay Rate Range: $70,000 - $110,000#J-18808-Ljbffr
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