Data Analyst

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S12765P

Working Title Data Analyst

Department DAR-Bus Intel and Analytics

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

Division of Development and Alumni Relations

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.

College/Unit/Department website https://give.uga.edu/ and https://dar.uga.edu/

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

8:00am-5:00pm; Willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary

Advertised Salary $59,280+ Commensurate Qualifications and Experience

Posting Date 10/11/2024

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.



Position Information

Classification Title IT Application Support Professional

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Business, Computer Science, Analytics, or another quantitative discipline
• Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia.
• Familiarity with data integration and management software like Microsoft Fabric or equivalent. Understanding of machine learning frameworks and concepts, such as PyTorch or equivalent.

Position Summary

The Data Analyst, reporting to the Associate Director of Business Analytics, is responsible for delivering business analytics solutions that advance and support the mission of the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR). This includes working with BIA leadership and key stakeholders across the divisions to identify and deliver key projects, creating and maintaining analytic dashboards and custom data models, managing data sources and data validation, and participating in/leading projects related to data analytics and data engineering. The focus is to enhance decision-making within the division by providing valuable insights and robust data infrastructure through efficient data management and analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Expertise in an analytical language (Python, R, or the equivalent), and experience with databases/SQL.
• Experience with machine learning concepts.
• Experience in data modeling and interpretation of insights from datasets using narratives and visualizations.
• Proficient in using enterprise visualization tools, including Tableau, Qlik Sense, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to analyze data, troubleshoot, and problem solve.
• Strong organization, prioritization, time management skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Strong reading comprehension skills.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively and professionally with a variety of people.
• Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.

Additional Division Expectations:

• Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
• Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment
• Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount of time
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
• Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb
• Travel in and out of state
• Infrequently work nights and weekends if needed

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Data Source Management and Data Engineering

• Collaborate with and serve as a backup to the lead data engineer within IT systems/infrastructure.
• Work with the lead data engineer to develop, maintain, and manage data pipelines.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data warehouse(s) or other data storage solutions to keep data up-to-date and prepared for downstream business and analytics processes.
• Define, develop, and maintain ETL workflows combining disparate data sources to be used by the Business Analytics and Business Intelligence tools.
• Ensure platform stability and performance by monitoring existing workflows to ensure they are working correctly and that they reconcile with the source.
• Perform end to end data validation to maintain accuracy of data sets.
• Develop automated quality control procedures to assess quality of data and provide reports to data owners.

Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities

DAR Business Analytics Strategy

• Work with the Associate Director of Business Analytics in the development and implementation of an overarching enterprise analytics strategy.
• Participate in the creation of uniform dashboards and other easily accessible interactive visual reports.
• Create and maintain a data dictionary and metadata.
• Collaborate with the DAR Business Analytics and Intelligence community to establish common definitions, reduce reporting redundancies, and share best practices.
• Continuously develop technical skillsets related to data analytics and machine learning.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Develop and Maintain Analytic Dashboards and Custom Data Models

• Design and produce required analytics and visualization deliverables using Qlik, PowerBI, and other tools as required.
• Perform analysis of large datasets to drive insights.
• Design, develop, and maintain algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights.
• Develop and apply business analytics resources that improve workflow, transparency, accountability, and performance.
• Preprocess and perform exploratory data analysis on structured and unstructured data.
• Utilize external data sources to augment internally managed information (e.g., wealth screening information, census data, market research data, financial data, etc.)
• Define, build, use, and maintain machine learning models for predictive analytics.

Percentage of time 35

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Development & Alumni Relations' Office of Talent Management

Recruitment Contact Email dartalent@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this vacant position?
   • African American Development Officers (AADO)
   • Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
   • Annual Giving Network
   • CASE
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Chronicle of Philanthropy
   • Current UGA Employee
   • Diverse Jobs
   • Handshake
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Insight Into Diversity
   • LinkedIn
   • Talent Management Newsletter
   • UGAJobs (UGA's job board)
   • Other (please provide)
2. * Describe your exposure to, or experience with, analytic platforms such as Tableau, PowerBI, or Qlik. (Open Ended Question)
3. * Describe your exposure to, or experience with predictive analytics and developing machine learning models. (Open Ended Question)
4. * Describe your exposure to, or experience with data integration and management software (e.g., Microsoft Fabric). (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents