What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Systems Architect / Data Resource Analyst II position at Michigan State University College of Engineering?
Working/Functional Title
Nursing Systems Architect
Position Summary
The Michigan State University College of Nursing Systems Architect will design, implement, analyze, interpret, and validate Nursing data reports to make recommendations to the College of Nursing administration on short- and long-term planning and decision-making. Additionally, this position will develop, maintain, manage, and use databases and various systems composed of a variety of data types and formats; engage in data cleaning and processing; develop metadata; implement data analysis, data collection systems, and other strategies to increase statistical efficiency and data quality and implement data visualizations to assist with the dissemination of knowledge.
Responsibilities also include assisting with the development of inclusive long- and short-range strategic plans to track and trend the College of Nursing educational, research, and clinical performance on several different metrics; provide integration of new and existing systems and identify software, hardware, or other equipment problems and solutions; ability to apply a high degree of competence, knowledge, cultural awareness, and creativity to resolving major systems-level problems and generate innovative technology-driven solutions; collaborate with other college units in the selection and set-up of technological applications suitable to their needs and assigned workflow; participate with the information technology colleagues to empower equitable interventions, analysis, recommendation, preparation, and implementation of hardware, operating systems, and networks as well as adhere to project implementation and reporting deadlines.
Specifically, this position will create and use queries for data retrieval and compilation and create data reports and visualizations with tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Excel; employ coding skills to automate processes and clean data, while also constructing data pipelines to ensure consistent data reporting; interact with IT colleagues for consulting on security measures concerning data governed by FERPA and university regulations, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information as well as interact with various stakeholders within and outside of the college to gather understanding and buy-in for project needs and deliver results in a secure manner.
This is a remote work position with the expectation that the selected candidate will be required to be on site at select times during the year.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related IT field 1 year of post-bachelor degree experience in data management and analysis, including the use of: an Oracle database student information system, Power BI, Cognos, and Tableau; familiarity with accreditation processes and experience with FERPA- and HIPAA-compliant data handling
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related IT field 1 year of post-bachelor degree experience in data management and analysis, including the use of: an Oracle database student information system, Power BI, Cognos, and Tableau; familiarity with accreditation processes and experience with FERPA- and HIPAA-compliant data handling
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
www.nursing.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
The Bidding Eligibility ends on 12/16/2025 at 11:55 PM
Nursing Systems Architect
Position Summary
The Michigan State University College of Nursing Systems Architect will design, implement, analyze, interpret, and validate Nursing data reports to make recommendations to the College of Nursing administration on short- and long-term planning and decision-making. Additionally, this position will develop, maintain, manage, and use databases and various systems composed of a variety of data types and formats; engage in data cleaning and processing; develop metadata; implement data analysis, data collection systems, and other strategies to increase statistical efficiency and data quality and implement data visualizations to assist with the dissemination of knowledge.
Responsibilities also include assisting with the development of inclusive long- and short-range strategic plans to track and trend the College of Nursing educational, research, and clinical performance on several different metrics; provide integration of new and existing systems and identify software, hardware, or other equipment problems and solutions; ability to apply a high degree of competence, knowledge, cultural awareness, and creativity to resolving major systems-level problems and generate innovative technology-driven solutions; collaborate with other college units in the selection and set-up of technological applications suitable to their needs and assigned workflow; participate with the information technology colleagues to empower equitable interventions, analysis, recommendation, preparation, and implementation of hardware, operating systems, and networks as well as adhere to project implementation and reporting deadlines.
Specifically, this position will create and use queries for data retrieval and compilation and create data reports and visualizations with tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Excel; employ coding skills to automate processes and clean data, while also constructing data pipelines to ensure consistent data reporting; interact with IT colleagues for consulting on security measures concerning data governed by FERPA and university regulations, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information as well as interact with various stakeholders within and outside of the college to gather understanding and buy-in for project needs and deliver results in a secure manner.
This is a remote work position with the expectation that the selected candidate will be required to be on site at select times during the year.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related IT field 1 year of post-bachelor degree experience in data management and analysis, including the use of: an Oracle database student information system, Power BI, Cognos, and Tableau; familiarity with accreditation processes and experience with FERPA- and HIPAA-compliant data handling
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related IT field 1 year of post-bachelor degree experience in data management and analysis, including the use of: an Oracle database student information system, Power BI, Cognos, and Tableau; familiarity with accreditation processes and experience with FERPA- and HIPAA-compliant data handling
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
www.nursing.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
The Bidding Eligibility ends on 12/16/2025 at 11:55 PM