Data Analyst
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Job description
Provide advanced support for departmental data projects. Write queries and scripts to perform detailed validation to ensure the accuracy of analyses, visualizations, reports and publications produced by the department. Collaborate with team members to analyze stakeholder requirements. Design and implement complex data products to support the rapidly expanding data analytic needs of the University., Gather, extract, transform and analyze data from various systems and sources to complete assigned projects. Perform ongoing, detailed and comprehensive testing and documentation of departmental projects. Ensure superior data integrity by developing strategies to identify data errors and work with data custodians to determine root causes and clean up the source. Create ad hoc and recurring reports and data management tasks, as assigned. Stay abreast of changes in academic offerings and university business processes which may trigger a need for updates to data management or reports. Actively pursue professional development and cultivate skills with current and future tools and technologies. Participate in professional organizations and university committees or work groups. Assist with special projects. Serve as backup for other staff members and take the initiative on new tasks and assignments.
- Other duties as assigned., The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree. Two (2) years' database and programming experience.
- May accept a combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience Master's degree. Higher education knowledge.
- Experience with financial analysis of data sets.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in various spreadsheet, database and financial analysis software that requires a high level of computer literacy and aptitude.
- Proficiency in writing queries and scripts using tools such as PS Query, SQL Developer, Toad. Exceptional knowledge of institutional research, assessment or business intelligence. Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Respond flexibly and positively in all circumstances, working calmly under pressure.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information to an audience in an understandable manner. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently. Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and as a team member. Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of completing assignments. Interact professionally with students, faculty, and university leadership. Demonstrated flexibility and initiative in a dynamic work environment. Ethical.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.