https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/369010

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• Support critical student and employee data reporting and projections by serving as a primary or secondary analyst, producing official University statistics, ensuring compliance with federal and state reporting requirements, engaging in data exchange consortia, and cross-training with colleagues for key reporting functions.
• Lead equity and inclusion-focused data projects by analyzing climate survey data, benchmarking peer institutions, preparing reports for legislative and senior leadership audiences, and supporting high-visibility surveys such as SERU and gradSERU.
• Deliver accurate, timely reports for senior leadership and external audiences, develop solutions for complex or undefined ad hoc data requests, and continuously refine reporting processes to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
• Provide data context to support institutional equity and inclusion efforts, contribute to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives, support UDIR dashboard development, and document complex data and system requirements to meet advanced reporting needs.

Required Qualifications (please document on resume):

• Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years experience. 
• Experience working in an academic environment, including but not limited to management of information systems, academic planning, policy analysis, program review, or institutional research.
• Demonstrated experience in SQL and database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL / MariaDB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc, or AWS/Azure equivalents.
   

Preferred Qualifications (please document on resume):

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines with administrators, faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of programs and backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and translate complex information when sharing findings or explaining data nuances to a variety of audiences.
• Strong critical thinking skills, including demonstrated ability to approach problems objectively, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations.
• Experience working with large enterprise data warehouses or business intelligence systems.
• Experience developing and deploying data dashboards in Tableau or PowerBI.
• Experience working with data governance functions and processes. 
• Experience working without supervision while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Familiarity with University of Minnesota data policies, processes, and operations.

Finalists will be asked to provide references. 

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.