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*Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page. Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career portal UM Jobs at https://umjobs.silkroad.com/ for positions at the University of Montana - Missoula, University of Montana Western (Dillon), and Helena College. Do not apply through Indeed.com or use easy apply through Indeed.com*.
Campus-Only Recruitment
Only current UM Employees* are eligible.
*Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.
The Office of Institutional Research invites applications for a Business Operations Analyst.
Required Skills
The individual assigned to this role will develop the unit's strategies for analyzing current and historical data in response to UM priorities and via meeting with stakeholders to assess needs. In addition, the person occupying this position will design and create dashboards or other appropriate data visualizations to meet UM and user needs. The employee in this position will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:
Minimum Required Experience
Preferred Qualifications
About the Office of Institutional Research
The Office of Institutional Research is a service unit at the University of Montana that supports faculty, staff, and student success by contributing to data-informed decision-making. We collect, analyze and circulate institutional data for the campus community through establishing a culture of transparency and building a foundation for data governance.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of "mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
Position Title:Business Operations Analyst (Data Research Analyst)
Position Number: NEW
Department: Office of Institutional Research
Work Schedule: Full -time, 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/wk), 12 months/year
Salary: $21.975/hr
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period: Six months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,
partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.
A complete application Includes:
*Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.*
*Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page. Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career portal UM Jobs at https://umjobs.silkroad.com/ for positions at the University of Montana - Missoula, University of Montana Western (Dillon), and Helena College. Do not apply through Indeed.com or use easy apply through Indeed.com*.
Campus-Only Recruitment
Only current UM Employees* are eligible.
*Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.
The Office of Institutional Research invites applications for a Business Operations Analyst.
Required Skills
The individual assigned to this role will develop the unit's strategies for analyzing current and historical data in response to UM priorities and via meeting with stakeholders to assess needs. In addition, the person occupying this position will design and create dashboards or other appropriate data visualizations to meet UM and user needs. The employee in this position will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:
- Work closely with UM Data Architects on the development of the data infrastructure and required ETL routines.
- Serve as team expert for data visualization in Tableau, ARGOS and other visualization tools and provide in-depth regular training and "did you know updates" for team members and campus data users
- Lead efforts with Data Hub members to ensure consistent reporting standards and definitions are applied
- Train users on the interpretation of data visualizations
- Train users on how to create data visualizations in Tableau, ARGOS, and any other used data visualization tool
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with IT Enterprise Technology team members and all university data stewards.
- Conduct regular interviews with campus users to ensure data visualizations are easy to use and helpful
- Develop documentation including working closely with team members to document technical and layman definitions in the Data Cookbook.
- Investigate problems and find timely resolutions.
- Exhibit an ongoing desire to expand skillset via online and other professional development opportunities.
Minimum Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree and one to two (1-2) years of working in business intelligence, business analytics, or Institutional Research. (Preferably experience with Tableau) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and see the big picture to identify the appropriate metrics and data application.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in business, information systems, computer science or related field
- SQL experience with the ability to write complex SQL statements
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience with business intelligence
About the Office of Institutional Research
The Office of Institutional Research is a service unit at the University of Montana that supports faculty, staff, and student success by contributing to data-informed decision-making. We collect, analyze and circulate institutional data for the campus community through establishing a culture of transparency and building a foundation for data governance.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of "mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
Position Title:Business Operations Analyst (Data Research Analyst)
Position Number: NEW
Department: Office of Institutional Research
Work Schedule: Full -time, 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/wk), 12 months/year
Salary: $21.975/hr
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period: Six months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,
partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.
A complete application Includes:
- Letter of Interest - addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as "Dear Search Committee" or "Dear Hiring Manager" is acceptable.
- Detailed Resume - listing education and describing work experience.
- Professional References - names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
*Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.*
