Business Intelligence Supervisor / Information Technologist II/S

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks a Business Intelligence Supervisor to support fundraising efforts through data analysis and reporting. The role involves developing complex datasets and reports using various BI technologies like Cognos and Power BI. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in IT and project management, with a focus on clear communication and collaboration.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Educational benefits

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in IT related work.
• Ability to manage and build complex data sets.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing business expertise to support strategic objectives.
• Building reporting standards and developing reports in BI tools.
• Analyzing and reporting on financial and engagement data.

Skills

SQL

Data Organization

Project Management

Statistical Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Business

Master's preferred

Tools

Cognos

Power BI

Tableau

Salesforce

R

Job description

Business Intelligence Supervisor / Information Technologist II/S

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Working/Functional Title

Business Intelligence Supervisor

Position Summary

As a valued member of the Advancement Services, Solutions team, the Business Intelligence supervisor will be responsible for utilizing business expertise with business rules and data extensions to support the strategic objectives of University Advancement; building reporting standards with consistency and accuracy including development of reports and dashboards as necessary in various BI technologies like Cognos, Power BI ,Tableau, Salesforce etc. The Advancement Services group supports the Fundraising and Alumni Relations efforts at Michigan State University by analyzing, interpreting and reporting on financial and engagement data in order to help support the development of short- and long-term strategies.

Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 52,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate. This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, preferably in Mathematics, Computer Science, Business or other related discipline:
• 5+ years of business experience in SQL, Stored procedures
• Strong experience in managing data acquisition and data organization required for the purposes of building complex data sets and reports and dashboards in technologies like Cognos, PowerBI, Tableau, SalesForce etc.
• Strong project management experience desired; leading resources on projects highly preferred.
• Ability to clearly present solutions in business terms (in a non-technical nature).
• Capacity to create new ideas for data and reporting solutions to address customers' business issues.
• Expertise in utilizing technical software package(s) (e.g., R, data query tools, SQL).
• 2+ years relevant experience with a proven track record of leveraging data analysis to drive significant business impact preferred.
• Above average capabilities with basic tools of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Word, & Access).
• Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Have the ability to query databases and perform simple statistical analysis.
• Experience working with complex, relational databases.
• Master's preferred.
• Familiarity with Kindsight’s ascend tool, preferred.
  
  

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.

Special Instructions

Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://tech.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.

Bidding eligibility ends January 7, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education

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