Business Data Analyst - Pullman, United States - InsideHigherEd

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As the Business Data Analyst, you are responsible for the planning, project management, maintenance, development, testing, and modification of Carson College of Business (CCB) analytics, reports, and data integration using WSU enterprise-wide data systems such as Oracle and Microsoft. You will create and maintain systems, processes, and procedures for data management and reporting across the CCB Activities including analysis, design, construction, coding, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and deployment. You will provide SQL, Oracle, and custom report building, process improvements, system knowledge, project management, and other services in support of improving data and technology operations for CCB. Systems include those that are used in business applications, including the acquisition, storage, retrieval, reporting, and migration of data. You will also apply analytical processes to the planning, design, and implementation of new IT systems to meet the college's requirements and improvement of current data management and business processes. You will serve as the academic data liaison with internal and external constituencies.

You will also build data visualizations and conduct data analysis to support CCB's business operations and academic affairs. You will provide leadership with key performance metrics, train staff on WSU systems and data reporting, and conduct routine and custom analysis for accreditation, academic affairs, and business metrics. Your position supports scheduled teaching, student, academic, and other operational data found within and external to WSU systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field AND three (3) years of professional experience in business data analysis or related; OR a combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years from which comparable knowledge and ability are acquired.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or other quantitative fields.
• Experience with Oracle, Microsoft, or open source database development and administration.
• Strong skills in using and applying Microsoft products for data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to use technical skills to analyze, research, and report on a variety of different types of information.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with varying deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.A. or M.S. degree in a related field or MBA degree.
• Four (4) or more years in a data analyst or another quantitative research position.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use advanced statistical software packages such as SQL, R, Python, or SAS.
• Knowledge of student database architecture, especially student record systems and WSU-specific database systems (e.g., OBIEE).
• Experience dealing with and understanding the nuances of academic programs.
• Experience with third party data integration and AWS or Azure data management services.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Carson College of Business
Department Name: CCB Office of Technology
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163
Department Link: Carson College of Business Webpage
Monthly Salary: $4, $6,666.66 | In accordance with RCW , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility: Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.
FTE: 100
This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

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