Business Data Analyst I

Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

Operational Excellence and Assessment Support:
The mission of OEAS is to support efforts to improve the quality of student learning outcomes and the effectiveness and efficiency of University operations through assessment and analytics. OEAS will accomplish this by providing support to all academic programs and administrative units through integrated processes that include continuous quality improvement, analytical and survey studies, technology integration and guidance in assessment.


The Opportunity:
Join a dynamic team of professionals in Operational Excellence and Assessment Support dedicated to providing actionable insights to UCF decision makers responsible for improving student learning outcomes and operational excellence. This position is housed in Operational Excellence and Assessment Support (OEAS), a unit within the Division of Academic Affairs.

This Business Data Analyst I will have the responsibility to identify relationships among factors and trends to improve academic and university operations. This is accomplished by preparing data sets and using appropriate statistical methods for data analysis, interpretation, and reporting results using graphs, charts, and tables within enterprise-wide Business Intelligence web applications to enhance decision-making capacity.
We are seeking candidates who have a research methodology or analysis background. We especially welcome candidates with professional or educational experience in data analysis.

Responsibilities:

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• Prepares data sets for analysis and reporting by merging variables from different sources and verifying data quality and data integrity by identifying and resolving data errors.
  
• Uses statistical and analytical software and programming tools to develop and maintain enterprise level Business Intelligence applications and their underlying databases. Uses Business Intelligence and data analysis software such as Tableau to create visual representations of information.
  
• Assists with designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise-wide Business Intelligence tools, such as OEAS Knowledgebase, to present statistical results, deliver visualizations, and analytical reports to university stakeholders. Assists in creating database architecture; meta data repository; new or enhanced data warehouse components; and in Business Intelligence testing protocols.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  Bachelor's degree; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following:
  
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  • A Master's degree in Statistics, Political Science, Sociology, Data Science, Psychology, or a related field is preferred. Coursework in Statistics, Research Methods, Regression, or Logistic Regression is a plus.
    
  • Previous experience in research or higher education.
    
  • Demonstrated experience working with large datasets, performing detailed data analysis, data cleansing and reporting.
    
  • Demonstrated knowledge of statistical methods, survey design, and survey analysis and reporting techniques.
    
  • Demonstrated proficiency in SAS or R.
    
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Qualtrics and Tableau.
    
  • Effective verbal and graphical communication skills.
    
  • Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and staff at all levels.
    
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
    
    
    Additional Application Materials Required:
    In addition to your application, a resume is required. Additionally, we encourage candidates to include a cover letter or writing sample.
    
    Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
    As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
    
    Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
    
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    • Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
      
    • Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
      
    • Retirement savings options
      
    • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
      
    • Education assistance
      
    • Flexible work environment
      
    • And more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
      
      
      Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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      DepartmentOperational Excellence and Assessment SupportWork ScheduleMonday-Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMType of AppointmentRegularExpected Salary$56,030.00 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date04-22-2024-12-00-AMEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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