Data Analyst

The Data Analyst is responsible for providing institutional data and analyses to internal and external users in the form of completing regular reports and responding to ad hoc data requests. Responsibilities also include maintaining data dashboards and creating visualizations to supplement certain analyses. The Data Analyst is part of the Enterprise Data Solutions team, reporting to the University President via the Director of the Enterprise Data Solutions team., This position is designated as an on-site role and is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement at the time of hire. Following successful completion of the initial probationary period and demonstration of satisfactory performance, employees in this position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement, subject to departmental needs and supervisory approval. Under the University of Nebraska hybrid work guidelines, eligible employees may work remotely up to two days per week and are required to work on-site a minimum of three days per week at the University of Nebraska campus in Lincoln.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Social Science, or related field

2 years prior employment in a role focused on using basic statistics and visualizations to summarize and report data

Proficient knowledge of Excel

Experience with data visualization software (i.e., Tableau, Microsoft Power BI)

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in institutional research and higher education

Experience writing technical and/or government reports

Familiarity with inferential statistics

Proficient knowledge of SQL for joining tables and extracting data from enterprise databases, The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.