Hiring DepartmentMizzou Online
This recruitment is managed by the Office of Human Resources at the Columbia Campus. For application questions please contact OHR at .
Job DescriptionThe Solutions and Analytics Team within Mizzou Online delivers scalable, high-performing analytic dashboards, reports, and insights to stakeholders at MU. We are seeking an analyst to help discover actionable data from a variety of higher education sources. The ideal candidate will enjoy transforming data into easy-to-use reports and dashboards, and have a service-oriented mindset with a strong desire to help stakeholders uncover insights from learning-related datasets.
Job Responsibilities: Analyzes and validates data - Analyzes and interprets data sets specific to higher education to uncover insights, patterns, trends, and associated success metrics.
- Ensures accuracy and validity of queries and the data being produced.
Organizes and models data - Organizes primary data and adds supporting data for use in data
visualization, dashboard creation, reporting, and ad hoc requests.
- Organize and model data using SQL.
Collaborates with stakeholders - Coordinates and collaborates with stakeholders and other subject matter experts to develop and provide basic actionable information in support of improvement initiatives.
- Promotes the use of data to answer questions in support of unit goals.
Builds reports and presentations - Using the collected data and information gathered from meeting with stakeholders, creates routine reports, dashboards, and presentations that are easy to read and interpret.
- Uses data visualization tools to present results and information.
Documentation and continuous improvement - Maintains documentation for data management, analysis and reporting activities.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Strong collaboration and time management skills
- Ability to communicate data concepts to stakeholders and audiences with varied levels of expertise
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy
- Possesses an in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in the data analysis function and begins to acquire knowledge in other related functions
Shift8AM-5PM CST Monday - Friday
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred QualificationsCandidates will also be evaluated on the following preferred qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience with structured query language (SQL) in cleaning and transforming and modeling data.
- Advanced professional experience analyzing, validating, and modeling data for reporting purposes.
- Advanced professional experience in data analysis and reporting including the use of data visualization tools.
- Experience working in Higher Education and/or working with Higher Education datasets.
- Knowledge of data controls and applicable regulatory/legal requirements protecting confidential and/or sensitive data.
Anticipated Hiring RangeSalary Range: $70,000 - $77,000 annually
Grade: GGS-11
University Title: Data Analyst I
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application MaterialsResume and Cover Letter - In your cover letter, please address the questions below, be specific, using examples from your own experience. - What tools to you use to create a data model for a dataset, and what steps do you take to validate your data model?
- What kinds of higher education datasets are you looking foward to working with in this position and why?
Sponsorship InformationEmployment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefit EligibilityThis position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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