Data Analyst, Business Services

Position Overview

The purpose of this class is to perform professional level technical work in data management, data analysis, data visualization, and report preparation to support the operations and decisions of the Business Services unit. The Business Data Analyst position is structured to combine business acumen and data analysis to produce comprehensive reporting and advising for business managers and academic personnel overseeing revenue generating units in academic, non-academic, and auxiliary areas.

Application Deadline: For Best Consideration, Apply by October 3, 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data files.
• Perform analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Serve as point of contact for internal units and external organizations.
• Prepare and analyze reports, as requested.
• Assist college departments and/or staff, as required.
• Collect business services data and collaborate with IT and the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation to create routine and ad hoc analytics reporting, visuals, and dashboards.
• Collect financial data on business unit sales and expenses, and analyze enrollment, market trends, demographics, and purchasing patterns related to higher education.
• Study student and campus behaviors and recommend operational improvements to senior leadership.
• Engage and communicate with partners and stakeholders to manage data requests.
• Provide reports and analysis using data combined from multiple college systems to uncover trends and develop key insights.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Business, Finance, Advanced Analytics or a similar discipline that includes coursework in data analytics.
• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in data analytics or business analytics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, SQL, and Power BI or other data visualization software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of Banner.
• Experience in higher education.

Benefits & Perks

• Health and Medical: Options include CIGNA, Cigna Open Access Plus, and Kaiser plans.
• Prescription Drug Benefits: Coverage included in plan premiums.
• Mental Health: Inpatient and outpatient care with pre-approval, with premiums included.
• Dental Benefits: CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield options available.
• Vision Benefits: Provided by NVA.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Including Health Spending and Dependent Care options.
• Insurance Options: Financial Term Life Insurance, Permanent Whole Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• Long-Term Disability: Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 days of absence.
• Retirement Plans: A variety of options including state teachers’ pension system, optional retirement plans, and supplemental retirement annuities (403(b) and 457(b)).
• Additional Benefits: Legal services, credit union membership, direct deposit, work and family employee assistance program, paid leave benefits, tuition assistance, academic cash award, and the Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program.
• Mandated Federal Benefits: Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, and Social Security.
• For Your Convenience: On-campus ATM access, check cashing services, free parking, and access to recreational facilities.