What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bi Data Analyst, Institutional Research (2806) position at Idaho State University?
Bi Data Analyst, Institutional Research (2806)
Pocatello - Main
Hybrid Remote - must be near campus for occasional meetings/events
Priority Date: March 9, 2025
Institution Information
Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!
Job Description
Institutional Research is launching a search for a Bi Data Analyst to support a campus wide data-informed decision making culture. Proactively developing and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders across the organization is essential. Deliver quality solutions that meet their stakeholders' expectations. This requires working independently, collaborating, and engaging within the college's Institutional Research (IR) team with administrators, faculty, and staff from across the university.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with stakeholders to establish and define actionable research questions.
- Build and maintain business intelligence reports and dashboards.
- Anticipate the need for and suggest reports and queries relating to the institutional mission.
- Compile, analyze, and report institutional data related to various student and institutional characteristics.
- Research, organize, and assemble data retrieved from various local, state, and national databases.
- Manage survey projects from design through analysis and reporting.
- Produce actionable insights from data through various quantitative and qualitative analytics.
- Develop presentations and visualizations that effectively communicate report outcomes and key findings.
Collaboration and teamwork:
- Exemplify quality customer service, client relations, and time management.
- Handle correspondence and communications in a professional and timely manner.
- Work effectively both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
- Actively participate in Institutional Research meetings to discuss current projects, challenges, and successes.
- Collaborate with Information Technology Services (ITS) and other stakeholders across the institutions to define business processes that maintain and enhance data integrity.
- Emphasize reproducibility of research through thorough documentation and transparency.
Additional responsibilities:
- Engage in consistent learning, development, and improvement.
- Identify and master new technical tools and techniques that enhance department skill sets.
- Maintain office files, records, and software logs, emphasizing reproducibility.
- Perform other miscellaneous and special duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, economics, finance, data science, computer science or a related field, OR six (6) years equivalent experience
- At least one (1) year experience with BI tools such as Tableau or reporting tools such as Argos
- 2 years of experience and/or education in business intelligence, data analysis, or a related field
- Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with programming languages like Python or R is a plus
- Experience with State and Federal reporting in higher education is a plus
Additional Information
You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before March 9, 2025. Salary will be between $60,000 - $68,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.
Posting Number: req2415
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Non-classified Staff
Division: Finance and Administration
Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
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Salary : $60,000 - $68,000
