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Job Title: Data Analytics Developer
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 293159
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The Data Analytics Developer supports the Chief Data Officer and assists in the ongoing development, maintenance, and implementation of UNG's institutional analytic data architecture - including the Operational Data Store (ODS), Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), and related data marts and models within the UNG Nest. This role transforms raw institutional data into analytics-ready structures, supports reporting and dashboarding, ensures documentation and governance of data flows, and collaborates across the university to advance data-driven decision-making.
Application review will begin in January after UNG's winter break.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university¿s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Responsibilities
Minimum Starting Salary: $68,051
Required Documents to Attach
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
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Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 293159
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The Data Analytics Developer supports the Chief Data Officer and assists in the ongoing development, maintenance, and implementation of UNG's institutional analytic data architecture - including the Operational Data Store (ODS), Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), and related data marts and models within the UNG Nest. This role transforms raw institutional data into analytics-ready structures, supports reporting and dashboarding, ensures documentation and governance of data flows, and collaborates across the university to advance data-driven decision-making.
Application review will begin in January after UNG's winter break.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university¿s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the design, development, and implementation of institutional analytic data architecture within the UNG Nest, building upon established models and standards defined by the Office of Data Strategy.
- Maintains awareness of data governance, best practices in data engineering, and institutional data policies. Other duties as assigned.
- Develops and maintains data models (relational and dimensional) to support analytics, reporting, and dashboard consumption (e.g., Power BI, Reporting Services) under the guidance of the Chief Data Officer.
- Supports the continued development and maintenance of the Enterprise Data Warehouse and associated data marts, following the established vision and architecture.
- Implements and maintains ETL/ELT pipelines and integrations within the established data architecture, ensuring performance, reliability, and adherence to data governance standards.
- Collaborates with data science faculty members and student teams on special analytic projects and research initiatives, supporting cross-campus engagement in data-informed decision making.
- Documents data structures, transformation logic, metadata, and process flows within the UNG Nest.
- Ensures data quality, accuracy, consistency, security, and compliance across systems and integrations - including source systems such as Ellucian Banner.
- Supports data access for Power BI developers, analysts, and data scientists by creating reusable data assets and providing technical guidance.
- Participates in design reviews, code reviews, performance tuning, and long-term planning for the university's data infrastructure and analytics capabilities.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL - writing and optimizing complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.
- Strong understanding of data modeling principles, schema design, and data warehouse concepts.
- Ability to work independently on assigned projects while collaborating effectively across functions and departments.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills - able to translate technical work into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, or database development.
- Experience working in a Microsoft SQL Server environment: creating schemas, tables, views, indexes, and ETL/ELT processes.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Analytics/Engineering preferred.
- Experience with PL/SQL or other database platforms (e.g., Oracle).
- Prior experience in higher education, particularly with systems like Ellucian Banner or similar ERP/SIS platforms.
- Familiarity with Power BI model design, optimization, and performance tuning.
- Exposure to data science workflows, scripting languages such as Python or R, and analytic model development.
- Experience documenting and maintaining metadata for data models and analytics assets.
- Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards such as FERPA or GDPR.
Minimum Starting Salary: $68,051
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Contact information for three professional references.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
- This is not a supervisory position.
- This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
- This position will not be required to drive.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
- This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
- This position will not travel.
- This position does not require security clearance.
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- Position of Trust Education
Salary : $68,051