Salary / Position Classification
- 55,650 dependent upon experience, annual, Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability : Yes
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus) : Yes
Purpose of Position
This position provides support for the institution in developing, tracking and monitoring data used in strategic resource planning, decision support, and institutional effectiveness efforts, as well as assists units in interpreting data and trends to ensure effective and efficient management of resources. The position creates and assists with the maintenance of data analytic tools for specific units, as well as the institution as a whole.
The position serves as a project manager in support of process improvement. This position will also work collaboratively with units across the institution to coordinate their approach to data analysis, resource allocation, and improve utilization of data in their decision-making.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide strategic functional and analytical support for units within the Model for Incentive-based Resource Allocation (MIRA) process.
Assist with developing end user documentationDevelop processes, policies and reporting methods in support of MIRAProvide training to unit heads, develop educational materials for MIRA related processesProvide support and assistance to committees under MIRAAssist units with developing projections and establishing estimatesTrain units on Planning & Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS)Interpret data trends for units to assist with changing metricsAssist with the development of metrics to determine unit effectivenessData analytics and other decision support
Collect, analyze, and report data trendsVerify data as part of projectsApply analytics to business questionsAnalyze data, draw conclusions and communicate results for data projectsDesign, test, and document calculators for the MIRA unitsDevelop tools needed to validate and assist units with resource planningOther duties as requestedSupport initiatives and projects as project manager
Facilitate and serve as project manager in support of initiatives as possible while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvementAttend meetings as scheduled with department supervisor, works teams, and campus committeesOther duties as assignedRequired Competencies
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail with excellent follow through on tasksDemonstrated excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skillsAbility to work with a wide range of individualsRequires the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet established goals and objectivesHigh degree of initiative and demonstrated ability to work independently with a professional attitude and efficiency with minimal directionAbility to rationally grasp the “big picture” goalUnderstand the importance of data integrityAbility to look for efficiencies in processes and offer value added suggestionsDemonstrated ability to take complex information and / or large data sets and analyze them for data-based decision-makingMinimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or related fieldProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and in particular, advanced knowledge of data analysis functions of Excel with ability to generate a management summary of the data (pivot tables, filters, groupings, subtotals)Successful completion of a Criminal History Background CheckIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Work experience in a higher education settingDegree emphasis on statistics / analyticsProject Management skillsSpreadsheet model developmentPower BI experience
Salary : $55,650
