Senior Data Analyst
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Unlock the power of data and shape the future! Are you ready to transform data into powerful insights that drive the strategic priorities processes and projects of Graduate and Professional Programs (GPP) As an analyst youll dive deep into data uncovering actionable insights that shape the future of GPP and its community of prospects students faculty and staff. Your role will involve not only preparing verifying and analyzing data but also crafting compelling presentations to share your findings with GPP leadership and other stakeholders.
Youll excel in working with quantitative metrics to evaluate productivity and performance across various program management areas within our large multidisciplinary college. Your proficiency in analyzing complex data and translating results into clear impactful recommendations will be crucial. Strong communication and data storytelling skills are essential as youll need to convey your insights to those without a background in data analysis.
Success in this role requires excellent customer service adaptability in dynamic environments investigative prowess and collaboration skills. Join us in making a meaningful impact through datadriven decisionmaking!
Are you ready to make a difference Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!
Get to know the Tippie College of Business
Since 1847 the Tippie College of Business has cultivated a legacy of innovation thought leadership and excellence in business education. We are over 4700 students with BBA and graduate programs spanning six academic departmentsaccounting business analytics economics finance marketing and management and entrepreneurship. We are eight centers and institutes and four studentmanaged endowment funds. Were over 56000 alumniand growing. Tippie is regularly listed in top business school rankings. We also hold the gold standard of accreditations the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business AACSB and have maintained the accreditation for over 95 years (since 1923.
Please note:This role is advertised as hybrid within Iowa. Work will be performed majority remote. However it will be expected you are on campus for team meetings and events up to 10 of the time over each semester. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with theremote work program and related policiesandemployee travel policy when working at a remote location.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFIC JOB TASKS
Collect Analyze and Interpret Data for Decision Making
- Support GPP program management functions through regular routine cyclical projects and tasks.
- Data needs are handled accurately and competently.
- Takes initiative to partner and communicate with other units and individuals within the unit to increase effectiveness.
- Seek ways to leverage existing and new data and insights for holistic organizational improvements across GPP.
- Efficiency improvements
- Cost savings
- Revenue impact
- Student faculty and staff experience impact
- Fulfill adhoc project requests from GPP units and team members.
- Seek input from GPP stakeholders to answer complex business questions that require extensive knowledge of data assets across GPP.
- General understanding of statistics and data analytics to perform routine and complex data analysis.
- Able to effectively apply knowledge of relational/CRM/SIS databases and data visualization tools.
- Combine data analysis visualization and narrative structures to convey information in compelling ways that instigate deliberate action within GPP.
Continuous Improvement: Data and Data Processes
- Identify investigate and resolve complex data issues ensuring accuracy completeness consistency timeliness and validity of GPPs data.
- Examine existing data gathering and storage processes to recommend opportunities to create more efficient processes within GPP functional area.
Best Practices & Standards
- May provide functional and/or general use application/program/system training internal to GPP systems and team members.
- Share and communicate best practices and standards for data collection storage retrieval and reporting among GPP units.
- Drive the definition of data visualization standards and the documentation of best practices for data collection storage retrieval and reporting findings within GPP.
Communication Teamwork and Project Management
- Collaborate with GPP team members to gather and document their input and insights ensuring a comprehensive understanding of existing processes problem statements and business needs.
- Convey information effectively to peers partners and senior leaders using various resources and formats (synchronous and asynchronous verbal and written) such as emails presentations meetings and workshops.
- Provide regular communication with team and leadership stakeholders to provide project progress feedback.
- Seek feedback on communication style and effectiveness demonstrating a willingness to adapt as necessary.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment by exhibiting strong teamwork approachability and cooperation.
Leadership & Supervision
- Contribute ideas and seeks ways to improve existing processes within GPP.
- Proactively solicit input and ideas from other team members develops and demonstrates an understanding from multiple viewpoints before arriving at a recommendation or conclusion.
- Demonstrate sensitivity ensuring stakeholders have a voice in projects that may impact their work.
- Provide and accept ideas and suggestions in a constructive and helpful manner.
- Leverage and identify new ways to use data to advance GPPs achievement of strategic goals.
- May provide functional and/or administrative supervision of assigned project members.
To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility technical competencies and desirable qualifications please contact
Required Qualifications
- Masters Degree and a minimum three to five years of related experience analyzing data and generating institutional summaries reports and analysis or the equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple projects.
- Demonstrated experience working in crossfunctional teams to achieve desired outcomes.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Working knowledge and experience using relational/CRM/SIS databases and data visualization tools effectively.
- Extensive knowledge & experience in:
- Statistical analysis using standard statistical packages (such as SPSS SAS R) data mining and business intelligence software.
- Reporting/visualization software (Tableau Microsoft Power BI or other similar tools).
- Utilizing written and verbal communication skills to provide excellent communication with internal and external customers.
Desired Qualifications
- Three or more years of experience using quantitative methods to characterize data populations and using software for data aggregation analysis and presentation.
- Experience determining information needs and desired analysis by interviewing those requesting data collection and reporting.
- Knowledge of relational database query (SQL) skills and large databases.
- Previous handson experience building Metrics Balanced Score Cards Key Performance Indicators Data Analysis with dashboard data visualization techniques.
- Willingness to find crucial data dimensions and data quality issues in a complex data environment.
- Experience analyzing data into information summaries for program improvement.
- Experience in a University environment.
- Working knowledge of university systems such as MAUI and Salesforce.
Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to selfdisclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of US work authorization. For questions contact Josh Gulick at
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position.Pay Level 5A.Located in Iowa City Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
