Data Analyst - Data and Business Intelligence
University of Illinois

Job Info

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Data Analyst - Data and Business Intelligence

Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) invites applications for an Data Analyst - Data to support Data and Business Intelligence. In addition, the Data Analyst - Data and Business Intelligence will play a critical role in supporting the broader strategic priorities of the DIA, and ultimately this position will help foster a life-changing experience for student-athletes.

Since 1892, DIA has operated on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to support its intercollegiate athletic programs. Today, DIA supports 21 intercollegiate varsity sports which compete as a part of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. DIA provides the resources for over 500 student-athletes to participate at the highest levels of their respective sports. This extensive support ecosystem includes over 35 departments employing over 300 dedicated staff members including 80 plus varsity coaches working collaboratively to provide individualized championship-caliber opportunities to our student-athletes, in the classroom, in the competitive arena, and in personal and professional development, to enhance their growth and life preparation. The DIA mission is to Unify, Develop, Inspire, and Achieve, for the benefit of our student-athletes, our university, and our broader community.

DIA has set forth six strategic priorities to help guide and advance its overarching mission: Championship people, championship mindset; strategic innovation and investment; athletic success; financial sustainability; win championships; community engagement and enrichment. Together, these priorities present a cohesive vision for the direction of the department.

Job Summary
This position is responsible for developing scalable solutions to transform large, complex datasets from varied sources into insightful models and data visualizations.

Additional Physical Demands
Ability to sit for long periods of time and look at a screen.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of work experience in IT-related functions such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.
  • College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline may be substituted as follows: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year, Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months, 90 semester hours equals two (2) years, Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years).
• Demonstrated experience in communicating data analytics within college athletics.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• Prior experience working within an athletic organization or a similar field.
• Demonstrated experience in automating data workflows, particularly in cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, and visualizations that effectively communicate key performance metrics.
• Experience in predictive modeling and advanced statistical techniques, with a focus on expense and revenue forecasting.

Skills

• Advanced expertise in data visualization & reporting, with a strong knowledge of tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, and Azure.
• Strong programming skills in SQL, with experience in both relational and cloud databases, and proficiency in Python/R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication and presentation skills, with an effective storytelling ability to communicate complex data insights to all levels of an organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.

Championship Mindset and Expectations

• Displays professionalism and integrity. Understands and displays professionalism that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff;
• Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience;
• Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations;
• Commitment to the Athletics Department and University's mission and values;
• Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays; and
• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Organizational Relationship
This position will report to the Associate Athletic Director, IT Services.

Job Summary
This position is responsible for developing scalable solutions to transform large, complex datasets from varied sources into insightful models and data visualizations.

For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, you can view the complete job description at https://uillinois.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.Aspx?RequestID=cf799cf50f68

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 - Information Technology Technical Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 4/8/2024. Salary is commensurate with experience. Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 2, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Ashley Browning at anbrowni@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Impact in Your First Year
Within 3 months, you will:

In the first three months, the Data Analyst will focus on understanding the existing data infrastructure, integrating with the DBI team, and establishing relationships with key stakeholders across the department. They'll start analyzing current data to identify immediate areas for process improvement and begin developing initial reports and dashboards. This period is about laying the groundwork, with an emphasis on quick wins in data reporting and efficiency enhancements to support staff, coaches, and student athletes.

Within 6 months, you will:

By the six-month mark, the employee will have implemented more sophisticated data strategies, particularly in automating data workflows to enhance the department's analytical agility. They will have developed and refined a suite of advanced reports and visualizations that offer deeper insights, facilitating more informed decision-making. Initial predictive models for forecasting and performance analysis will be in use, offering preliminary insights that guide strategic decisions.

Within 12 months, you will:

After a year, the Data Analyst's contributions will be fully integrated into the strategic planning and decision-making processes of the department. Their work in automating data collection, advanced predictive modeling, and analytics will lead to significant improvements in operational efficiency and financial forecasting.

Become an Illinois professional at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and be part of a dynamic community dedicated to making a positive impact on both local and global scales, advancing knowledge, and fostering creativity. Learn more about why YOU should join us.

DIA believes that athletics provides a forum to bring together people across all spectra of identities. We are committed to welcoming, affirming, and celebrating students, coaches, staff, and spectators of all races and ethnicities, sexes, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and abilities. DIA's mission is to unify, develop, inspire, and achieve. It is no mistake that "Unify" is our first priority, a priority which requires a level of empathy and respect to create a culture of community, inclusivity, and belonging. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a part of who we are and a standard that we are all responsible for upholding.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1023593
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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