What are the responsibilities and job description for the DATA ANALYST II #00077065 position at Missouri University of Science and Technology?
Hiring Department
Institutional Research and Data Management
Job Description
The Office of Institutional Research and Data Management (IR/DM) seeks an experienced and highly motivated institutional research professional to advance data-informed decision-making at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. The Data Analyst II will play a key role in transforming institutional data into meaningful insights and interactive dashboards using Power BI.
This position will be responsible for collecting, integrating, analyzing, and visualizing institutional data to support strategic planning and decision-making across the university. The Data Analyst II will develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports that communicate trends, patterns, and key performance indicators to institutional leaders, stakeholders, and the IR/DM team.
The successful candidate will apply strong analytical and statistical skills to explore and interpret data across a variety of institutional research areas, including but not limited to enrollment, admissions, academic programs, student outcomes, retention and graduation, faculty and staff characteristics, and other university performance measures. The position will work closely with stakeholders to identify reporting needs, translate business questions into analytical solutions, and ensure that dashboards and reports provide accurate, accessible, and actionable information.|
The Data Analyst II will also contribute to data quality and governance efforts, develop efficient data models and reporting processes, and ensure that institutional data is presented consistently and effectively. Expertise in Power BI, data visualization, SQL, statistical analysis, and working with large or complex datasets will be highly valuable in supporting the university’s institutional research and data-driven initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $70,512-$85,000 annually.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Grade: GGS 12
University Title: DATA ANALYST II
To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.
Institutional Research and Data Management
Job Description
The Office of Institutional Research and Data Management (IR/DM) seeks an experienced and highly motivated institutional research professional to advance data-informed decision-making at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. The Data Analyst II will play a key role in transforming institutional data into meaningful insights and interactive dashboards using Power BI.
This position will be responsible for collecting, integrating, analyzing, and visualizing institutional data to support strategic planning and decision-making across the university. The Data Analyst II will develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports that communicate trends, patterns, and key performance indicators to institutional leaders, stakeholders, and the IR/DM team.
The successful candidate will apply strong analytical and statistical skills to explore and interpret data across a variety of institutional research areas, including but not limited to enrollment, admissions, academic programs, student outcomes, retention and graduation, faculty and staff characteristics, and other university performance measures. The position will work closely with stakeholders to identify reporting needs, translate business questions into analytical solutions, and ensure that dashboards and reports provide accurate, accessible, and actionable information.|
The Data Analyst II will also contribute to data quality and governance efforts, develop efficient data models and reporting processes, and ensure that institutional data is presented consistently and effectively. Expertise in Power BI, data visualization, SQL, statistical analysis, and working with large or complex datasets will be highly valuable in supporting the university’s institutional research and data-driven initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in mathematics, computer science, applied statistics or highly related social sciences discipline or equivalent
- 2 years of experience in data analysis/mining and reporting
- Institutional research experience in higher education, research agency, or medical institution
- Social science research experience
- SAS, SPSS, Python, R. Experience in visualization techniques and software
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $70,512-$85,000 annually.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Grade: GGS 12
University Title: DATA ANALYST II
To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.
Salary : $70,512 - $85,000