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Job Details
Please note, this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (i.e., H-1B or sponsorship).
University Data and Institutional Reporting (UDIR) is a unit within Institutional Analysis (IA) having, among other duties, primary responsibility for authoritative institutional data, reporting, and analysis for the University of Minnesota system. UDIR's portfolio includes a wide range of data and reporting activities including the production of official data required for the University's compliance reporting efforts (e.g. IPEDS, NCAA, MN OHE, HLC), related reporting dashboards (e.g. , decision support for university leadership, ad hoc data requests, and ensuring the integrity of official institutional data.
This position was established in close partnership with the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED) and Institutional Analysis and reports to the Assistant Director of Institutional Data and Analytics in UDIR. This position is responsible for designing, building, and delivering data and reporting solutions for a variety of highly-complex, mission critical projects within UDIR and OED's portfolio, with a particular focus on climate and inclusion-related topics including but not limited to supporting federal, state, and other regulatory or compliance reporting / analyses, peer comparison studies, campus climate survey data analysis, summary reporting, and institutional decision support regarding the availability and use of equity and inclusion-related data.
Work Environment: Hybrid
Job Responsibilities:
Regulatory / Compliance-Related Data Projects (30%)
High Visibility Reports, Surveys, and Studies (30%)
Ad Hoc Data Requests (30%)
Institutional Data Projects (10%)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications (please document on resume):
Preferred Qualifications (please document on resume):
Finalists will be asked to provide references.
About the Department
University Data and Institutional Reporting (UDIR) is a unit within Institutional Analysis (IA) having, among other duties, primary responsibility for authoritative institutional data, reporting, and analysis for the University of Minnesota system. UDIR's portfolio includes a wide range of data and reporting activities including the production of official data required for the University's compliance reporting efforts (e.g. IPEDS, NCAA, MN OHE, HLC), related reporting dashboards (e.g. , decision support for university leadership, ad hoc data requests, and ensuring the integrity of official institutional data.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: : $80,000 - $100,000 ; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment Category: 1 00% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
How To Apply
For a completed application, please include a resume and cover letter.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call .
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
University Data and Institutional Reporting (UDIR) is a unit within Institutional Analysis (IA) having, among other duties, primary responsibility for authoritative institutional data, reporting, and analysis for the University of Minnesota system. UDIR's portfolio includes a wide range of data and reporting activities including the production of official data required for the University's compliance reporting efforts (e.g. IPEDS, NCAA, MN OHE, HLC), related reporting dashboards (e.g. , decision support for university leadership, ad hoc data requests, and ensuring the integrity of official institutional data.
This position was established in close partnership with the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED) and Institutional Analysis and reports to the Assistant Director of Institutional Data and Analytics in UDIR. This position is responsible for designing, building, and delivering data and reporting solutions for a variety of highly-complex, mission critical projects within UDIR and OED's portfolio, with a particular focus on climate and inclusion-related topics including but not limited to supporting federal, state, and other regulatory or compliance reporting / analyses, peer comparison studies, campus climate survey data analysis, summary reporting, and institutional decision support regarding the availability and use of equity and inclusion-related data.
Work Environment: Hybrid
Job Responsibilities:
Regulatory / Compliance-Related Data Projects (30%)
- Serve as primary analyst or, in collaboration with the primary analyst, serve as the secondary analyst on critical reports and projection jobs regarding student and employee data reporting.
- Assist in creating snapshots used to produce official University data, reporting, and statistics for student and employee subject areas such as IPEDS and other external federal, state, agency reporting.
- Conduct analyses to support changes in federally and state-mandated reporting requirements, e.g., OMB race/ethnicity guidelines.
- Engage with and support data exchange consortia in which the University participates.
- Cross train with UDIR colleagues to effectively function as a primary or secondary analyst for student and employee-related critical reports, projects and production jobs
High Visibility Reports, Surveys, and Studies (30%)
- Serve as primary analyst supporting equity and inclusion-related data projects, such as analysis of climate survey data and summary reporting.
- Conduct studies of peer institutions and broader higher education landscape to develop reports summarizing key findings.
- Prepare reports in response to legislative requests and University senior leadership.
- Other selected high visibility reports, and surveys as assigned, such as SERU and gradSERU.
Ad Hoc Data Requests (30%)
- Provide reports at the request of senior leaders of the University in a timely manner.
- Provide accurate and timely reports to internal and external audiences.
- Develop data and reporting solutions for ad hoc data requests that involve new metrics, are not well defined, or are considered advanced data requests.
- Ongoing refinement of code/processes to improve efficiencies in ad hoc and cyclical data request processes.
Institutional Data Projects (10%)
- Provide data context to inform institutional decisions around availability and use of equity and inclusion-related data.
- Participate in cross-functional data projects that may include efforts such as Post-Graduation Survey / Post Collegiate Outcomes, Systemwide Strategic Plans, the Accountability report, and others as necessary.
- Collaborate in advancing the operational and strategic direction of UDIR that may include support of the development and delivery of UDIR Tableau dashboards.
- Prepares requirements documentation for complex systems, and data integrations to address advanced data and reporting needs.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications (please document on resume):
- Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years experience.
- Experience working in an academic environment, including but not limited to management of information systems, academic planning, policy analysis, program review, or institutional research.
- Demonstrated experience in SQL and database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL / MariaDB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc, or AWS/Azure equivalents.
Preferred Qualifications (please document on resume):
- Advanced degree in a relevant field.
- Ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines with administrators, faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of programs and backgrounds.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and translate complex information when sharing findings or explaining data nuances to a variety of audiences.
- Strong critical thinking skills, including demonstrated ability to approach problems objectively, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations.
- Experience working with large enterprise data warehouses or business intelligence systems.
- Experience developing and deploying data dashboards in Tableau or PowerBI.
- Experience working with data governance functions and processes.
- Experience working without supervision while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Familiarity with University of Minnesota data policies, processes, and operations.
Finalists will be asked to provide references.
About the Department
University Data and Institutional Reporting (UDIR) is a unit within Institutional Analysis (IA) having, among other duties, primary responsibility for authoritative institutional data, reporting, and analysis for the University of Minnesota system. UDIR's portfolio includes a wide range of data and reporting activities including the production of official data required for the University's compliance reporting efforts (e.g. IPEDS, NCAA, MN OHE, HLC), related reporting dashboards (e.g. , decision support for university leadership, ad hoc data requests, and ensuring the integrity of official institutional data.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: : $80,000 - $100,000 ; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment Category: 1 00% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
How To Apply
For a completed application, please include a resume and cover letter.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call .
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
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