Business Data Analyst

Business Data Analyst

Job ID: 298228

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Responsible for data analysis and reporting departments. Coordinates with departments and other University stakeholders to gather data, analyze trends, develop graphs and generate operational and financial reports, including but not limited to; daily sales reports, report interpretation and trend analysis. Coordinates proactive problem identification and resolution through data collection, upgrade reports and interpretation. Collaborates with others to create, analyze and interpret reports to make data driven recommendations to leadership for quantitative business decisions.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Compiles standard and ad hoc reports per established guidelines and frequency
2. Provides reports, analysis and data interpretation for all assigned departments
3. Identifies areas of opportunity and presents findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
4. Provides productivity analysis reports
5. Develops and maintains reports to measure operational and/or utilization activity
6. May be required to prepare ad hoc reports required of association affiliations and/or oversight and regulatory requirements
7. Compiles recurring operational review that includes trend analysis
8. May assists with departmental inventory reporting and analysis
9. May be required to prepare ad hoc reporting that assists with measuring department performance and/or effectiveness
10. Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across campus, including working closely with the Office of University Data Strategy to maintain alignment with overall university data strategy

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Required Experience
Some related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certificate in Data Analytics

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience with data analytics, preferably in higher education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to learn how to use other database systems
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to utilize multiple SQL based software modules

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of SAS and/or other data management software

SKILLS
Strong data visualization skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education