Business Intelligence Analyst, Research Reporting
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (UA-INIE-IUBLA)

Department Information

The mission of Institutional Analytics is to serve Indiana University, its campuses, and its constituents by providing leadership for the development, use and management of institutional data for reporting and analyses. We accomplish this by:

• Providing high-quality, timely,and actionable information.
• Supporting executive and operational decision-making utilizing institutional data assets;
• Submission and disclosure of federal, state, and accreditation reports for compliance purposes;
• Providing leadership for the development and management of institutional data resources, curated data views, reporting tools, and the infrastructure that it supports;
• Performing evaluation and assessment activities that support institutional planning processes;
• Collecting data through quantitative and qualitative methods;
• Providing innovative research and analytics to enhance institutional effectiveness;
• Responding to internal and external data requests;
• Providing data for reputational/international rankings and external surveys;
• Promoting a culture of data literacy and the ethical use of institutional data.

At University Information Technology Services (UITS) we provide the technology, tools, and services you need to succeed. UITS supports IU's vision for excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity, as well as a culture that champions inclusion, diversity, and overall employee well-being through programs supported university wide. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Job Summary

The Business Intelligence Analyst for Research Reporting will have the opportunity to advance the research administration, compliance, and reporting functions of Indiana University through the development, maintenance, and analysis of a variety of reporting objects in multiple complex environments. Reporting to the Director of Analysis and Institutional Effectiveness, the person in this position will collaborate with a highly skilled team to manage reporting assets critical for the operation of the Office of the Vice President for Research and develop for deeper analytical insights leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Manages the complex and diverse data sources that are to be accessed by functional staff.
• Builds and maintains advanced Business Intelligence (BI) solutions which includes providing stakeholders with the necessary documentation that will facilitate decision making and implementation for leadership as well as making recommendations to improve BI related processes and procedures.
• Leads in identifying technical solutions that efficiently and effectively provide the VPR organization with a high level of data integrity, strong security controls, and high-performing reports.
• Works independently providing advanced consulting to the VPR Development Partners as well as other stakeholders in data acquisition, data modeling, complex SQL, DAX, and Query M programming, report design, and reporting tools.

General Responsibilities

• Provides advanced consulting for end users, departments/business stakeholders, and technical teams to gather business requirements, identify optimal business intelligence (BI) data solutions, and bridge those needs with the use of Power BI, R, and other business intelligence tools.
• Builds and maintains advanced BI solutions that address the data, reporting, business analytics, predictive analytics, and forecasting needs of the Office of the Vice President for Research business and educational operations.
• Leads in identifying data sources, modeling, and integrating data necessary for the design and maintenance of standard and ad hoc reports and analyses as well as visual solutions such as dashboards.
• Collects, integrates, and interprets data from numerous sources, both internal and external, and conducts benchmarking activities as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between business and technical units; proactively identifies, builds, and maintains relationships with business process owners and colleagues; provides stakeholders with necessary analysis documentation for buy-in, decision support, and implementation.
• Makes recommendations to leadership for improving BI-related processes and procedures; ensures and reviews technical documentation (dashboards, reports, etc.); ensures and reviews documentation of data definitions, business rules, FAQ's, and similar end user materials.
• Researches and stays up-to-date on the latest business intelligence trends, standards, and best practices; may contribute on committees and communities of practice to share business intelligence approaches and best practices.
• May serve as project leader, providing guidance to junior peers.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in computer science, mathematics, statistics, information systems or related field)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of BI / data visualization tools, SQL engines, data reporting/analytics development, statistical analysis/interpretation of data, or related experience

Preferred

• 5 years of experience working within the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Cybersecurity (data governance) spheres
• Working experience in using semi-structured/unstructured data and other data science programming languages and tools

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana. However, other IU campus locations may be considered for qualified candidates.

This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: Data Analysis & Engineering

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Posting Disclaimer

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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