Business Intelligence Analyst

Title: Business Intelligence Analyst

Employee Classification: Business Intelligence Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Planning and Chief of Staff

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Planning and Chief of Staff

Department: UNT-Data Analytics & Instl Rsrch-110110

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Data, Analytics, and Institutional Research (DAIR) serves the University of North Texas by providing accurate and reliable data, enhanced insights via analytics, and robust reporting in support of planning, policy making, academic assessment and program reviews. The team has a wide array of experience in higher education policy and practice, quantitative and qualitative analysis, computer science, financial analysis, and business intelligence. DAIR is a fast-paced work environment with numerous projects and opportunities. A commitment to training and professional development exists and is encouraged to promote competency in an evolving higher education data landscape.

Position Overview

The Business Intelligence Analyst position in Data Management is an excellent role for an individual wishing to join a team of hard working and future focused data and analytics professionals. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as a member of the Data, Analytics, and Institutional Research (DAIR) team and will interact with internal and external stakeholders to support a variety of data management, training, analysis and benchmarking initiatives at The University of North Texas (UNT). The person in this role will assist with the ongoing development and implementation of SAS Business Intelligence tools (SAS Visual Analytics, SAS Visual Statistics, SAS Business Data Network, SAS Workflow Studio, and SAS Data Management Studio) to promote data warehousing, data governance, data quality and the development and use of analytic dashboards (known collectively as the Insights Program) designed for wide distribution to the UNT community.

The primary functions of this role will be to:
? Assist the Director of Data Management with building relationships with functional and technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop documentation of data resources and institutional processes.
? Assist with training and knowledge transfer activities related to the Insights Program.
? Perform data analysis, generate analytics, and communicate results involving external benchmarking and peer comparisons.

The successful candidate will join a strong team of data modelers, analysts, and institutional researchers to provide direct support to internal and external stakeholders, manage relationships with data providers and end users, and assist with communication and collaboration to notify the user community of changes, enhancements and new analytics and data resources. Finally, the successful candidate will be tasked with monitoring security roles and permissions of individuals who are provided access to the Insights Program and provide regular audits to the Director. DAIR is focused on helping all employees expand their skills and encourage technology adoption through formal professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and five years of professional experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
? Ability to analyze data, including numerical detail, identify patterns or trends, and draw valid conclusions.
? Ability to present various data in clear concise forms to a variety of audiences.
? Basic working knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, legal statutes, and analysis and reporting of financial data.

Preferred Qualifications

This 12-month position requires excellent writing, oral communication, and computer skills. The successful candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of SQL and SAS programming and will be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with data providers and consumers. A master's degree in a related field and two years of data analysis work experience is required.

The person in this position will be required to comply with all UNT Computing, State, and Federal rules regarding data usage and confidentiality. Preferred qualifications include experience working in an institutional research setting, a working knowledge of external student tracking and peer benchmarking data resources available to higher education (e.g., the National Student Clearinghouse, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Integrated Postsecondary Educational Data System (IPEDS), and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:
? Engage data owners and subject matter experts (SMEs) in the process of defining, documenting, and maintaining business term information.
? Maintain interactions and build relationships with end users and functional areas related to information to be ingested into the SAS environment.
? Develop communication resources and materials to ensure end-user community can effectively utilize Insights Program deliverables.
? Engage in continued training, exposure, and new technical learning related to the SAS Business Intelligence/Insights environment.
? Provide training and assistance for new and returning Insights dashboard users on navigation, security, and content in the Program.
? Assist the Director with managing role provisioning and security for the Insights Program.
? Respond to all Insights emails and teams' messages within 24 hours.
? Update Insights peer benchmarking dashboards on a regular basis to maintain current analytic tools.
? Source and manage ingestion/documentation of external benchmarking data of strategic value to the institution including but not limited to IPEDS, National Student Clearinghouse and THECB.
? Adhere to all Federal, State and University rules, ethics/compliance standards, and policies.
? Perform job functions as a collaborative team member who shares expertise, individual knowledge, and skills through working closely with others to increase value to the University.
? Develop automated data management and modeling processes related to external benchmarking data.

Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday 8-5pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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