Research/Business Intelligence Analyst

Employer Info:

Loyola University of Maryland

http://loyola.edu

Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
Job Name
Research/Business Intelligence Analyst
Posting Date
05/04/2017
Brief Description
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Effectiveness, the Research/Business Intelligence Analyst performs the collection, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of official university data to both external and internal constituencies.
Job Category
Institutional Research
Job Type
Full-Time
Education Level Required
Bachelors
Location City
Baltimore, MD 21210, United states
How to Apply
Please click on the direct link to see the full description on the University's website. This position is open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by Friday, June 2nd, 2017.
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Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
 
  • Manage data supplied from institutional databases and ensure its accuracy and integrity for reporting purposes
  • Maintain institutional research data warehouses
  • Collaborate with various Information Technology departments to support automation of data retrieval including updating/maintaining business rules, input/output requirements, and other procedural and technical matters
  • Design reports, spreadsheets, and report generation procedures
  • Interpret official institutional statistics for a wide variety of external agencies as well as internal constituencies
  • Participate in cross-functional team projects
QUALIFICATIONS
 
  • Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required, Master’s degree preferred
    • At least two years of experience with database management systems and data analysis
    • Experience working in a college/university setting is desired but not required
  • Technical Skills:
    • Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
    • Experience with reporting/querying tools including Business Objects
    • Experience working with large datasets and a working knowledge of SPSS
    • Experience with the Datatel Colleague ERP system is desired but not required
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills:
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve data analysis problems
    • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
    • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and follow through all phases to completion
  • Strong interpersonal skills:
    • Ability to succeed in a fast paced environment
    • Ability to apply tact and good judgment in dealing with all levels of university staff, administrators, and faculty
    • Discretion in handling confidential information