Business Data Analyst

Details

Open Date 02/20/2024

Requisition Number PRN37751B

Job Title Business Data Analyst

Working Title Business Data Analyst

Job Grade F

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00002 - SR VP Academic Affairs Oper

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $47,600 - $55,000

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

Institutional Analysis is the driving force for analytics at the University of Utah. Our team is comprised of data gurus, passionate about our mission. We provide official data reporting for the University and we contextualize decisions with a lot of data.

We are looking for a business data analyst to join our team that’s responsible for compiling institutional data from a variety of sources to complete federal reporting, state reporting, and external surveys, as well as related internal requests. The business data analyst extracts, compiles and analyzes institutional data to complete external surveys and internal requests as assigned by the reporting team manager. The business data analyst provides expertise and interpretation of institutional data, definitions, and various reporting guidelines. Attention to detail and the ability to work in a collaborative setting are crucial in this role.

This brief description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

WORKPLACE

Like many areas at the University of Utah, our office is primarily a remote-work environment. As such, it is intended that this position will be fully remote, though the opportunity for occasional in-person meetings on campus will arise. It is expected that the individual will reside in the United States (we are unable to sponsor visas at this time), and that the individual will work business hours in the mountain time zone (approximately 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday). Ideally, some initial training and onboarding could be in-person. We expect to continue our remote-work arrangements and will review this annually. More details can be discussed in an interview.

Responsibilities

Here’s how you will contribute to our team:

• Extract, analyze, and compile figures from a variety of data sources
• Collaborate with a wide variety of offices and departments around campus to meet analysis and reporting needs
• Contribute to federal ( IPEDS ) and state ( USHE ) reporting processes, ensuring compliance with definitions and reporting guidelines
• Manage the completion of numerous external surveys (e.g. US News, Princeton Review), interpreting definitions and reporting guidelines
• Assist with requests for official data from internal constituents for program reviews, accreditation, and grant proposals/tracking
• Create and update process documentation related to areas of responsibility
• Update and maintain Tableau dashboards
• Provide analytical support for other related requests and projects

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two to four years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

• 2 years of experience performing similar work and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent training or professional experience (recent graduates with relevant coursework encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of data management and analysis tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel, SQL , Tableau)
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new things

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience
• Experience working in a higher education setting
• Proficiency with SQL and Tableau
• Experience with Adobe InDesign (or similar)

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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