Data Analyst - AITS

Data Analyst - AITS

Administrative Information Technology Services

Hybrid Eligible

The data analyst is a new and exciting role in AITS. Work directly with university staff and faculty to help them utilize data analytics to enhance their capabilities and positively impact their goals. Establish relationships with clients, understand their needs, and partner with them to develop analytics solutions focused on their specific needs. Work with data and technical experts in AITS and across the System to ensure that we improve the data literacy of the university and provide the best solution for our clients in the most sustainable way. Ensure that clients know how to turn data into actionable insights.

Job Summary
Is a catalyst to enable units across the university to use data to their greatest advantage. Understand the business outcomes that clients are trying to achieve and assist them with developing data analytics solutions that will meet that need as appropriate. Coordinate and develop educational programs and courses to enhance the capability of clients to be confident in their ability to effectively use data. Enhance the capabilities of faculty and staff to use data in innovative ways to enhance the academic, research, and operational mission of the university. Help our clients have a direct impact on student success, research discovery, public service, and healthcare missions of the university.

Duties & Responsibilities

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  1. Engage and assist university clients with understanding data and how to use it effectively.

• 2. Synthesize client needs and utilize data analytics tools while working collaboratively to deliver solutions that meet client needs.

• 3. Work with clients to design data analytics solutions including reports, dashboards, and other related data solutions.

• 4. Collaborate with data analytics staff to develop data solutions that follow university standards and are sustainable for the long term.

• 5. Coordinate and develop data education programs to enhance data literacy.

• 6. Monitor success of developed solutions and sustain usefulness and accuracy by connecting with clients on a regular basis to improve solutions as necessary.

• 7. Actively learn new data analytics technologies to be better prepared to enhance team and client success.

• 8. Actively participate in project activities and provide project status to stakeholders and team members. Escalate issues as needed and assess and address risks to ensure project success.

• 9. Actively participate in data analytics tool evaluation, selection, and implementation. Provide input and support for upgrades, capacity planning, and best practices.

• 10. Perform other duties and responsibilities as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Demonstrated experience with report and data visualization development.
2. Demonstrated experience with educational content development.
3. Experience with SQL query development.
4. Experience or education in the business, education, or science fields.
5. Experience in a higher education environment.
6. Experience with advanced data analytics solutions and use of APIs to work with data.

Specialty Factors
Two years of progressively more responsible work experience in an Information Technology (IT) related profession. College course work which included Information Technology (IT), IT Management, or a closely related discipline may be substituted as follows: 60 semester hours or Associate's Degree equals one (1) year, 90-120 semester hours or Bachelor's Degree equals two (2) years. Demonstrated experience educating non-technical clients on the use of and development of data analytics solutions OR demonstrated experience working with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams or experience understanding data models and database environments OR demonstrated experience using critical thinking skills to understand client needs, find insights in data and deliver effective solutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 1. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

• 2. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work well in an agile environment.

• 3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• 4. Demonstrated attention to detail.

• 5. Drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 - Information Technology Technical Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after close date. Salary is commensurate with experience. The salary range starts at $75,000. Professional development opportunities are available. Hybrid work arrangement for position will be considered based on skills and experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on October 27, 2022. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Elizabeth Cropper at ecropper@uillinois.ediu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1012227
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu