Data Analyst

Job TitleAnalyze and interpret data for institutional and external reporting.Job DescriptionAnalyze and interpret data for institutional and external reporting. Develop new and update/maintain existing reports and dashboards to support effective decision-making across the institution. Assist in developing a suite of self-service reports, dashboards, and data connections to improve access to accurate and consistent data across the institution. Perform ad hoc data collection and data analysis as needed for various constituents across the institution. Produce and maintain documentation of data and processes.Examples of DutiesPrepare and analyze quantitative and qualitative studies across a spectrum of areas: -50%Including design, data validation, and performing tests of reasonableness.Utilize multiple technology applications including data visualization tools to collect and/or analyze data and to prepare/present results.Analyze and interpret data for institutional and external reporting: -50%Development and maintenance of automated reports.Perform ad hoc data collection and data analysis as needed for various constituents across the institution.Complete other job-related duties as assigned.Typical QualificationsEducation:Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, CIS, computer science, mathematics or related field required.Master's degree in statistics, economics, CIS, computer science, mathematics, student affairs, higher education or related field preferred.Experience:Basic knowledge of statistics, and the ability to understand and analyze quantitative information preferred.Experience with sophisticated information management tools preferred.Experience in data manipulation preferred.Advanced proficiency in Excel preferred.Experience with coding and programming languages such as R, Python and SQL preferred.Experience with BANNER and writing ARGOS reports preferred.Experience completing or contributing to IPEDS and other federal reports for National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) preferred.Supplemental InformationPlease note that the University of Central Missouri does not provide immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN visa sponsorship) for employees in this role. All applicants must possess valid US work authorization at the time of hire. This role requires full-time, on-site work at our Warrensburg, Missouri campus and is not eligible for full-time remote work. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site in Warrensburg, Missouri each day.BenefitsFull-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle. Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.