The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a Data Analyst to support Global Campus in the effective management, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of data to drive operational decision-making.
Requirements
- Proficient working knowledge of various software packages and applications related to statistical analyses, databases, data governance, and data visualization (for example, SAS, SAS EG, SPSS, Microsoft Office - Access, PL/ SQL and SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric)
- Advanced proficiency in the use of desktop productivity software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience with data mining, analytics, and visualization in a higher education setting
- Background in statistics or data analytics
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric
- Experience with Workday
- At least two years of experience with data analysis and visualization using large data sets to drive operational decision-making
Responsibilities
- Accesses information held in databases to respond to scheduled and ad hoc requests for statistical and analytical data and reports
- Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns in complex data sets
- Thinks strategically to support data collection regarding data handling, structure, and reporting procedures
- Creates and maintains various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and dashboards, including providing narrative and visual resources for communicating data for assigned projects
- Provides proactive technical assistance and guidance in relation to report and data requests
- Supports teams in continuous improvement of the use of data to drive operational decision-making
- Creates and maintains data visualization tools to support operational decision-making
Other
- Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty
- Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as evidenced by application materials
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
