"Senior Business Intelligence Specialist, Office of Innovation"

Job Overview

The Business Intelligence Specialist will lead key initiatives across the Office of Innovation and the 1819 Innovation Hub. This role will collaborate closely with senior leadership to scope, plan, and execute high-impact projects aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities. Translate complex data into actionable insights that enhance business performance and inform strategic decision-making. Work cross-functionally to gather data requirements, develop dashboards, and deliver data-driven recommendations that support innovation and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

• Conduct research and data analysis to support decision-making and strategy formulation.
• Develop data models and create KPIs that align with strategic business objectives.
• Coordinate and track business intelligence and development strategies.
• Leverage AI tools and methodologies to analyze data, generate insights, and support strategic business decisions.
• Actively manage corporate relations platform.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting to support ongoing business operations.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to inform project planning and strategic direction.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Perform special projects related duties based on the needs of the Office of Innovation.

Minimum Requirements

5 years of relevant experience.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree required; ideal in data-related fields.

Required Experience

• Experience using strong analytical, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and tools.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Understanding of statistics and data modeling techniques.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights in a clear, concise manner.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Business acumen and ability to think strategically.
• Curiosity and willingness to dive deep into data.
• Collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html

How to Apply

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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