Business Data Analyst I

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We're seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
Operational Excellence and Assessment Support:
The Business Data Analyst I position is housed in Operational Excellence and Assessment Support (OEAS) a unit within the Division of Academic Affairs.
The Opportunity:
Join a dynamic team of professionals in Operational Excellence and Assessment Support dedicated to providing actionable insights to UCF decision makers responsible for improving student learning outcomes and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:

• This Business Data Analyst I in Operational Excellence and Assessment Support will have the responsibility to identify relationships among factors and trends to improve academic and university operations. This is accomplished by preparing data sets and using appropriate statistical methods for data analysis, interpretation and reporting results using graphs, charts, and tables within enterprise-wide Business Intelligence web applications to enhance decision-making capacity.
• Prepares data sets for analysis and reporting by merging variables from different sources and verifying data quality and data integrity by identifying and resolving data errors.
• Uses statistical and analytical software and programming tools such as - SAS Enterprise Guide®, SAS IntrNet ®, SAS Enterprise Miner, base SAS, SAS Macro facility, SQL, and R - to develop and maintain enterprise level Business Intelligence applications and their underlying databases. Use Business Intelligence and data analysis software such as Tableau to create visual representations of information.
• Assist with designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise-wide Business Intelligence tools, such as OEAS Knowledgebase, to present statistical results, deliver visualizations, and analytical reports to university stakeholders. Assist in creating database architecture; meta data repository; new or enhanced data warehouse components; and in Business Intelligence testing protocols.
• Other duties as assign

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Statistics, Political Science, Sociology, Data Science, Psychology, or a related field is preferred. Coursework in Statistics, Research Methods, Regression, or Logistic Regression is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with large datasets, performing detailed data analysis, data cleansing and reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical methods, survey design, and survey analysis and reporting techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAS Enterprise Guide ®, SAS, IntrNet ®, Base SAS, SAS Macro facility, SQL, R, HTML, Excel, SPSS, Qualtrics, and Tableau.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, administrators, and other staff members.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Prior university experience.

Additional Application Materials Required:
Resume is required for this position.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• Flexible work environment
• And more...For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here.

Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region's talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It's one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation's top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
Operational Excellence and Assessment Support
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$56,030.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
01-22-2024-12-00-AM
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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