Data Architect Data Resource Analyst II

Working/Functional Title

Data Architect

Position Summary

The Data Architect in the College of Nursing at Michigan State University will design implement analyze interpret and validate data reports to make recommendations to the administration on short and longterm planning and decisionmaking. Additional duties will be to develop maintain manage and use databases composed of a variety of data types as well as engage in data cleaning and processing. This position will also develop metadata. The Data Architect will also implement data analysis data collection systems and other strategies to increase statistical efficiency and data quality and implement data visualizations to assist with the dissemination of knowledge.

In addition to the above this position will assist with the development of inclusive long and shortrange strategic plans to track and trend college educational research and clinical performance on several different metrics. The Data Architect will provide integration of new and existing systems and identify software hardware or other equipment problems and solutions. Applying a high degree of competence knowledge cultural awareness and creativity to resolving major systemslevel problems and generate innovative technologydriven solutions will also be a responsibility of this role. The Data Architect will collaborate with other college units in the selection and setup of applications suitable to their needs and assigned workflow. Participating with the information technology team to empower equitable interventions analysis recommendation preparation and implementation of hardware operating systems and networks will be expected. This position will adhere to project implementation and reporting deadlines.

The use queries for data retrieval and compilation and create data reports and visualizations with tools like Tableau Power BI and Excel will be expected. The Data Architect will employ coding skills to automate processes and clean data while also constructing data pipelines to ensure consistent data reporting. This position will also interact with IT support for consulting on security measures concerning data governed by FERPA and university regulations ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information. Additional responsibilities will include interacting with various stakeholders within the college to gather understanding and buyin for project needs and deliver results in a secure manner. This position may work 100 from home permitted anywhere in the United States.

All team members in the College of Nursing carry a leadership role that fosters a sense of inclusion belonging and servant leadership. This includes:

• Demonstrate a commitment to longterm sustained action that increases inclusive practices in health equity across the CON.
• Intentionally create an environment that encourages a sense of belonging inclusive learning work and clinical service environments that enable everyone to reach their full potential.
• Recognize that inclusion is a journey and strive to move along the continuum of embracing experiences and resources that address antiracist and antioppressive ideas while acknowledging the inward and outward systems that influence bias and cultural awareness.
• Strive to be a champion of inclusive practices that lead and transform others and create initiatives that change structural systems within nursing education that have historically inhibited disenfranchised marginalized and unintentionally excluded underrepresented communities.

MSU College of Nursing values diversity as a core tenet of the work we do and the populations we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer indiscriminate of race religion ethnicity national origin citizenship gender gender identity sexual orientation age veteran status disability genetic information or other protected characteristics.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of postbachelor degree work such as a Masters in Educational Administration Statistics Economics Data Science Information Systems Business Administration Computer Science or related IT field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in statistical methods or data management and analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Three or more years of relevant data warehouse and analytics development experience plus related technical experience demonstrated through:

Possessing a high level of technical expertise in one or more of the following technologies:

Oracle database student information system

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Visual Studio

TSQL MS SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services

Oracle (MSU Data Warehouse)

C#

Microsoft IIS

Cognos

Processing a solid understanding of the nursing education processes college and university technology and practices functions and architectures.

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Special Instructions

List of three 3 references with contact information knowledgeable of your professional work.

Work Hours

STANDARD 85

Website

Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remotefriendly. Remotefriendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends April 22 2025 at 11:55 P.M.