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Information Systems Specialist, Intermediate
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Decision Support Systems - IR
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness/ Enterprise Data Management and Analytics (EDMA) is responsible for the collection, development, and maintenance of data resources to provide the foundation for all data analysis and reporting needs and supports the strategic planning and policy-making processes at Georgia State University. EDMA facilitates the flow of accurate, timely information and all levels of management in obtaining information and interpreting results.
The position will provide technical and professional expertise in planning, developing, testing, and documenting integrated computer application programs for enterprise data warehouse and ensure that program modules conform to coding standards under general supervision.
The responsibility of this role includes gathering, documenting, and analyzing business processes and related system information and coordinating with functional, cross-functional, and technical teams to develop and implement solutions. This role collaborates with data administrators and stewards in developing data models that will best meet the decision support needs of the campus.
For more information, please visit https://oie.gsu.edu/our-services/edma/
WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?
• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provides strategic, analytical, governance and systems support for a data warehouse aimed at optimizing the utilization of Georgia State University's data resources.
• Assists in business process analysis and evaluation of user requests for new or modified programs. Provide support to end users regarding data definitions and data usage. Assist end users in query writing against warehouse tables.
• Assists in developing the warehouse data dictionary and the documents of warehouse business practices. Assists in a Data Governance project as a role of a functional and technical writer.
• Provides support for Pentaho servers and client environments. Monitoring nightly ETL processes.
• Assists in source to target mapping data. Assists in building data modeling by designing rules and key constraints.
• Monitors nightly ETL processes as needed.
• Tests, documents, and performs quality assurance on code. Assists in peer code review.
• Assists in developing the warehouse data dictionary and the documentation of warehouse business practices.
Disclaimer:
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.
As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications:
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Math, or some other technical or analytical subject with five years of job-related professional experience in business systems analysis, quality assurance, or another technical setting.
• Work experience in higher education, particularly institutional data warehousing, is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of relational database design and Oracle PL/SQL and SQL.
• Extensive experience in Hitachi Vantara Analytics platform especially in PDI (Pentaho Data Integration) and Spoon client components.
• Knowledge in Ellucian Banner student systems and PeopleSoft Human Resource Systems and PeopleSoft Financial Systems.
• Experience in data management in higher education. In-depth knowledge of database and data warehouse structures as well as business intelligence tools and system implementation.
• Experience with reporting application Argos and BI application Oracle Apex a plus
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle
• Proven problem solving and analytical thinking and ability to approach problems logically and systematically.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Information Systems Specialist, Intermediate
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Decision Support Systems - IR
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness/ Enterprise Data Management and Analytics (EDMA) is responsible for the collection, development, and maintenance of data resources to provide the foundation for all data analysis and reporting needs and supports the strategic planning and policy-making processes at Georgia State University. EDMA facilitates the flow of accurate, timely information and all levels of management in obtaining information and interpreting results.
The position will provide technical and professional expertise in planning, developing, testing, and documenting integrated computer application programs for enterprise data warehouse and ensure that program modules conform to coding standards under general supervision.
The responsibility of this role includes gathering, documenting, and analyzing business processes and related system information and coordinating with functional, cross-functional, and technical teams to develop and implement solutions. This role collaborates with data administrators and stewards in developing data models that will best meet the decision support needs of the campus.
For more information, please visit https://oie.gsu.edu/our-services/edma/
WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?
• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provides strategic, analytical, governance and systems support for a data warehouse aimed at optimizing the utilization of Georgia State University's data resources.
• Assists in business process analysis and evaluation of user requests for new or modified programs. Provide support to end users regarding data definitions and data usage. Assist end users in query writing against warehouse tables.
• Assists in developing the warehouse data dictionary and the documents of warehouse business practices. Assists in a Data Governance project as a role of a functional and technical writer.
• Provides support for Pentaho servers and client environments. Monitoring nightly ETL processes.
• Assists in source to target mapping data. Assists in building data modeling by designing rules and key constraints.
• Monitors nightly ETL processes as needed.
• Tests, documents, and performs quality assurance on code. Assists in peer code review.
• Assists in developing the warehouse data dictionary and the documentation of warehouse business practices.
Disclaimer:
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.
As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications:
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Math, or some other technical or analytical subject with five years of job-related professional experience in business systems analysis, quality assurance, or another technical setting.
• Work experience in higher education, particularly institutional data warehousing, is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of relational database design and Oracle PL/SQL and SQL.
• Extensive experience in Hitachi Vantara Analytics platform especially in PDI (Pentaho Data Integration) and Spoon client components.
• Knowledge in Ellucian Banner student systems and PeopleSoft Human Resource Systems and PeopleSoft Financial Systems.
• Experience in data management in higher education. In-depth knowledge of database and data warehouse structures as well as business intelligence tools and system implementation.
• Experience with reporting application Argos and BI application Oracle Apex a plus
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle
• Proven problem solving and analytical thinking and ability to approach problems logically and systematically.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
