What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Analyst position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Student Analyst
Requisition Number
H01632P
Position Category
Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
10
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Student workers are generally expected to perform their duties in-office. Remote work may be considered only under extenuating circumstances, subject to prior approval from a supervisor or mentor.
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
$15.00
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Office of Student Success Analytics (OSSA) seeks to hire a student worker to assist with business intelligence and ad-hoc reporting focused on the reporting needs of the institution. Projects will primarily include writing SQL queries for ad-hoc analyses and updating reports in Argos or Tableau. This position is ideal for undergraduate students interested in data analytics or computer science.
The position requires a minimum of 10 hours per week, up to a maximum of 20, depending on institutional need and student availability. The wage is $15/hr.
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with OSSA and other on-campus partners to understand and fulfill users’ requests.
- Perform tasks related to business intelligence, such as writing queries, pulling data, and updating reports.
- Complete one project each semester related to the employee’s interests and the needs of the analytics office.
- Create and complete a learning contract with the supervisor outlining professional goals to provide a meaningful work experience.
- Learn to effectively use new software and tools as needed.
- Write SQL queries (completion of CS 2550 or equivalent experience required).
- Adhere to government regulations and university standards surrounding the usage and sharing of personal and sensitive data.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a Weber State student enrolled in at least 12 credits during Fall and Spring semesters.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
- Must have a term GPA of at least 2.0.
Preferred Qualifications
- SQL query writing experience.
- Enrolled in at least 6 credits during the Summer semester.
- Familiarity with Tableau, Argos, or other data visualization tools is a plus.
- Interest in data analytics or computer science fields.
- Undergraduate student.
Background Check?
No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
04/18/2025
Review Date
04/20/2025
Job Close Date
04/18/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/21511
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and the contact information for three references.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled..
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled..
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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