"Financial Affairs Senior Business Intelligence Specialist, UMKC University Analytics and Institutional Effectiveness"

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University Analytics and Institutional Effectiveness

At UMKC, the department of institutional effectiveness focuses on how well the university fulfills its mission and goals. The department also regularly evaluates our programs, services, and outcomes for students, faculty and staff, to support our continual improvement as an institution.

To assess our progress, the Office of University Analytics and Institutional Effectiveness, reporting to the Office of the Provost, tracks and reports data that enables university leaders to make evidence-based decisions, plan future initiatives, and ensure continuous quality improvements.

As Kansas City's only public urban research university, the University of Missouri-Kansas City offers an exceptionally comprehensive academic portfolio of more than 120 academic programs for graduate and undergraduate students. From STEM programs to the humanities, from health professions to law, UMKC has something for everyone. It is the only public university in Missouri with schools of dentistry and pharmacy, and a Conservatory for music, dance, and theater.

Job Description

UMKC is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Specialist for Financial Affairs. The senior business intelligence specialist for financial affairs collects, manipulates, and synthesizes data to create meaningful reporting solutions to support decision-makers. This role will routinely work with faculty and staff from the following departments: Academic Affairs, Academic Units (all academic colleges), Advancement, Financial Aid, Research Services, and the Office of Finance and Administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to the various financial affairs offices for data-related needs. This will include drafting compliance and summary reports, evaluating returns on investments, completing inter-office financial data reporting requests, creating and executing intra-office data queries, and preparing datasets for new and existing campus-wide projects.
• Develop subject matter expertise in the business and financial services data elements, processes, software, and cycles used by the offices served to provide proactive assistance to the completion of reoccurring tasks.
• Coordinate efforts between staff members of the departments assigned to provide informed strategic analysis, data visualization, and data management and governance in a way that is understandable, reproducible, and rigorous.
• Analyze, recommend, and implement potential solutions to complex and atypical data issues using technical experience, judgments, and precedence.
• Perform a variety of assignments by collaborating with contacts inside and outside the work group to ensure efficient workflows, impact productivity, and improve data quality.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of relevant experience in accounting, economics, finance, research services, and/or higher education is preferred.

Preferred experience with at least two of the following: Microsoft Fabric, Business intelligence platforms (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, Cognos), Statistical software (i.e. SAS, R, SQL), ERP Software (i.e. Workday), Financial Management Software (i.e. Blackbaud), or CRM software (i.e. Ellucian, Peoplesoft).

Anticipated Hiring Range

Up to $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, submit application materials by January 9, 2026. Position will continue to accept and review applications until filled.