Data Analyst - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement

Hiring Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024129

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $63,000.00 commensurate with experience

Posting Close Date: 4/16/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UIC is seeking a Data Analyst to join our Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement team. This role is responsible for providing support for reporting and analytics services to meet the needs of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement (OVCA). This position reports to the Manager of Data Analytics and will utilize data visualization and analytic tools to summarize and share insights into current and forecasted fundraising activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists the Manager of Data Analytics in fulfilling ad hoc reporting requests from central OVCA units as well as the Portfolio Management team.
• Work closely with the University of Illinois Foundation AIMS team to ensure new reports, policy changes, and questions from OVCA team members are handled appropriately and with transparency.
• Produces analytic reporting that provides actionable insight for all Advancement units.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain statistical models to optimize OVCA activities.
• Develop key reporting dashboards and visualization tools in support of OVCA activities.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders, gain their confidence, understand their technical and operational needs, and translate them into viable solutions and implementation plans.
• Analyze business processes and analytics requirements; develop appropriate solutions using Tableau, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services, and other software to produce reliable, accurate, and dependable information for OVCA.
• Identify ways to automate audits and develop reports and statistics to monitor data integrity, and database changes, address accuracy and effect of data.
• Maintain technical documentation on reporting and analytic solutions.
• As needed, participate in the assessment, evaluation, and selection of vendor products.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor Degree within Computer Science or closely related field of study
• Minimum 1 years of professional IT experience within Business Systems Analysis including demonstrated experience including analysis and interpretation of functional business and data requirements with the ability to translate into technical and design specifications for systems implementations and recommending system alternatives for both new and existing systems
• Demonstrated experience designing and generating reports, manipulating, analyzing data, and communicating results to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated experience with relational databases (SQL) and enterprise reporting systems
• Demonstrated experience managing and analyzing data sets with SPSS, Excel, and PowerBI or Tableau.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office collaboration and productivity software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; customer focused, collaborative, ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Proven experience in developing dashboards and visualizations, along with presentation to decision makers and program managers.
• Demonstrate effective, accurate and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone, and customer service skills.
• Handle all activities and highly confidential information with discretion, good judgment, courtesy, and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Work both independently and as a collaborative team member with a high standard of integrity and ethics in support of OVCA’s strategic vision.
• Exceptional time management, planning, and analytical skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail with constant interruptions in a fast-paced office environment.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment

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