Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S12711P

Working Title Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Department EITS-Institutional Research

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

College/Unit/Department website https://oir.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

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Hybrid remote schedule after appropriate onboarding period.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Posting Date 09/25/2024

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 11/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide three or more professional references.

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).

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Position Information

Classification Title Institutional Research 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

• Master's degree in a related field
• Significant experience in financial and/or sponsored projects data systems
• Significant additional experience in a higher education environment
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such a Python, R, or SAS

Position Summary

The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will join a dynamic, collaborative team of professionals to support decision making and business processes at the University of Georgia with advanced data reporting, visualization, and analytics. This position involves critical thinking; analytic problem solving; demonstrated excellence in understanding, using, and communicating data; and the ability to manage complicated projects to successful completion. The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will have significant expertise in institutional data domains such as financial, human resources, and student data and will be responsible for compiling and analyzing data about the institution using data system queries, secondary data sources, and standard to advanced research methods. This position also will work independently to design and maintain data visualizations for dissemination to campus and external audiences and will serve as the primary office liaison to the UGA Office of Research. The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will practice appropriate data stewardship under UGA's data governance model, provide mentorship and training to new analysts and office interns, and support data literacy programming of the Office of Institutional Research.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Work related experience.
• Proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Conceptual understanding of SQL or similar report writing software and query tool knowledge useful for research and relational databases.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work flow of simultaneous projects.
• Ability to work independently and in small groups.

Physical Demands

• Standard office environment.

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

• Representing the office to the UGA Office of Research to define data and analytic requirements and managing short- and long-term projects that meet those requirements.
• Preparing, compiling, and reporting University data across multiple data domains in support of administrative business processes and analytics.
• Preparing, compiling, and reporting University data for internal and external reporting needs.
• Working with campus partners to promote data literacy.

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

• Completing ad-hoc research, data collection, analysis, reports, and presentations using standard research and statistical modeling methods.
• Designing and maintaining data visualizations.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Mentoring new analysts and office interns.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the Office of Institutional Research.

Percentage of time 10

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 Allan Aycock

Recruitment Contact Email aaycock@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents