Analytics Developer, Power BI

Analytics Developer, Power BI

DevOps Planning, Rose Hill, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

• Fordham University offers a to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
• University employees have access to the (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Analytics, the Power BI Developer designs, develops, and maintains SQL code, data models, pipelines, and reports to support institutional reporting and decision-making. This role leverages tools such as Azure, SQL, Power BI, and related ETL technologies to deliver accurate and efficient business intelligence solutions.

The position may require occasional evening, weekend, or holiday hours.

Essential Functions

• Builds and maintains scalable Power BI and Azure data models to support ongoing business needs.
• Develops and optimizes SQL queries, dashboards, and dataflows.
• Designs and maintains ETL pipelines that integrate data from Ellucian Banner and other systems.
• Ensures integration of on-prem and cloud data sources.
• Delivers end-to-end BI solutions from requirements through deployment.
• Collaborates with stakeholders on reporting needs, governance, and compliance.
• Documents processes, data models, and reports for reuse and maintenance.
• Ensures deliverables meet expectations and are consistent with IT standards.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions

• Works independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Maintains strong attention to data governance, data security, and compliance with standards such as HIPAA, FERPA, related regulations, and data classifications.
• Stays abreast of updates to technologies used by the department to ensure adherence to best practices and effective use of the latest innovations.
• Communicates status, progress, and impact to team members and management.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of Power BI development and data visualization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Strong skills in SQL, DAX, Power Query (M), and ETL.
• Solid knowledge of dimensional modeling (facts/dimensions).
• Experience with Azure Synapse, Data Factory, or other cloud platforms.
• Proven ability to optimize Power BI reports for performance.
• Familiarity with Agile methods and project tracking tools.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ellucian Banner or higher-ed systems; SIS, Finance, HR, and Academic data.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Knowledge of Snowflake.
• Familiarity with AI/ML analytics for student success and retention

Minimum Starting Salary: $80,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $100,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

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ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories