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rBusiness Intelligence Analyst, Senior
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rLocation: Strategic Initiatives
rRegular/Temporary: Regular
rJob ID: 607876
rFull/Part Time: Full-Time
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r Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle
of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering
equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
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Special Information
This position requires that the successful candidate reports to work
on-site at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation.
There are opportunities for occasional remote work days.
Job Description
Student Affairs is seeking a talented, motivated, and relationship
oriented Business Intelligence Analyst, Senior to support division and
departmental data collection and assessment activities that contribute
to a culture of planning and assessment, as well as mentoring staff in
translating programmatic needs into functional requirements and business
processes improvements. Reporting to the Director of Student Affairs
Strategic Initiatives (SASI), the BIA will assist in providing
assessment and business process support by extracting, compiling,
analyzing, visualizing, and presenting data to aid stakeholders\'
understanding of Student Affairs\' current contributions and new efforts
to improve student retention and academic success, wellness, and
inclusion/sense of belonging.
Primary collaborators include senior leaders in Student Affairs (Vice
President and five Associate Vice Presidents), more than 20 directors of
Student Affairs departments, and departmental representatives on the
Student Affairs Assessment Team. The work is dynamic and fast paced, and
requires initiative, flexibility, and effective communication skills in
addition to the requisite technical skills.
Analysis - 30%
- Conduct analysis of Student Affairs data to inform decision making
processes and support reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with colleagues to identify questions, issues, and
service opportunities, providing insights and recommendations based
on analysis.
- Conduct statistical analysis on survey and institutional datasets to
identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
- Utilize advanced statistical techniques to derive actionable
insights and recommendations from large datasets.
- Interpret statistical findings and present findings in clear,
concise reports or visualizations to inform decision making
processes.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate survey and institutional
data into comprehensive analytical frameworks for holistic
understanding and strategic planning.
- Explore ways to creatively analyze and present information to ensure
inclusiveness.
- Develop and utilize moderately complex analytical tools and models
to generate reports and insights.
Reporting - 25%
- Collaborate with Student Affairs colleagues to define reporting
requirements and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of reporting data through data
validation and quality assurance processes.
- Identify, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to
track progress toward goals and identify areas for improvement.
- Understands the basic system interconnectivity and relationships
between analytical tools and system structure and design.
- Generate reports for key collaborators, providing recommendations
for improvement or change based on analysis.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance reporting processes to streamline
efficiency and effectiveness.
- Translate team member requirements into actionable specifications
for report development, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Continuously engage with Student Affairs staff to gather feedback
and iterate on reporting solutions to meet evolving needs and
expectations.
Data Visualization - 25%
- Develop visually appealing and interactive data visualizations using
tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or other relevant software to
communicate trends and recommendations effectively to Student
Affairs audiences.
- Collaborate with colleagues to understand their data needs and
objectives, translating them into effective visualization designs.
- Utilize best practices in data visualization to present complex
information clearly and understandably.
- Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to improve data
visualizations for enhanced user experience and comprehension
iteratively.
Training and Documentation - 10%
Provide training and support to Student Affairs staff on report
generation, interpretation, and utilization of reporting tools.
Provide guidance and support to the division on data analysis
techniques, reporting best practices, and software tools.
Provide expertise and guidance on statisti