Business Analyst - Temporary Casual

Job Description

Primary Purpose:
The Business Analyst (Temporary Casual) is a limited-term entry-level analyst position in the Advancement Services office. The analyst is responsible for supporting the development of reporting and analytical tools that provide relevant and timely data to identify trends and metrics. This includes collecting and receiving data from disparate sources, maintaining, and managing data in the development information system, auditing the integrity of that data to ensure completeness and accuracy based on downstream data systems, and researching discrepancies. This position will provide support, through the strategic identification of fundraising opportunities, utilizing data analytics under the direction of the Executive Director of Advancement Services.
*This is an in-person position on the Stockton campus.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and produces reports and analysis comparing historical and operational measurements for planning, analytics, and forecasting to support Division leaders and fundraisers with data-driven decision making.
• Works with Development and Alumni Relations Division staff, and other functional areas to maintain data extracts, data access, reports, and delivers data from operational data stores and transaction processing systems.
• Validates information in data extracts and develops reports to identify and resolve errors.
• Creates internal reports related to constituent demographics, engagement, systems performance, campaign adoption, efficiencies, and effectiveness of various division initiatives.
• Manipulates data from primary or secondary data sources to produce reports and data sets.
• Reports on the strategic and operational performances of business units.
• Applies understanding of divisional business operations and information requirements to evaluate, test new or enhanced services and information systems/tools with partners in IT and the Division.
• Reviews information carefully and accurately using University business procedures, systems procedures, historical data trends, benchmarks, past reports, and IRS/CASE standards as guidelines.
• Effectively communicates through written reports and data visualizations tailored to the target audience.
• Responds to annual reporting such as Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) - Voluntary Support of Education (VSE), External Benchmarking, U.S News and World Report, and others as needed.
• Responds to internal requests for information using techniques ranging from standard data aggregation to more complex data mining.
• Performs related miscellaneous duties as assigned or requested.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a social science, business, or a research-related field.
• One (1) year of professional experience working with data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience working in an Advancement Services/Fundraising office or with data reporting in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and analytically.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience using data visualization tools that may include but not limited to Power BI, Python, R, Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with SQL or similar query/programming language.
• Technical proficiency with data testing and data management.
• Ability to work independently.
• Encompass traits of good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion in communicating with colleagues and constituents.
• Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and occasional us of computer and phones with repetitive hand/wrist motion. Occasional walking, standing, and verbal communication. Infrequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. Infrequent reaching above shoulders. May be requested to lift up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work performed during standard business hours.

Hiring Range: $26.63 - $35.29 per hour; We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.