Data Analyst I - 530581

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks a Data Analyst I to gather, audit, analyze, and report low- to moderate-complexity data under general supervision, ensuring data integrity and informing decision-making.

This role supports athletics analytics by building BI solutions, dashboards, and automated reports across ticketing, marketing, and operations, with emphasis on data quality and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and some data analysis experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Gather, audit, analyze, and report low- to moderate-complexity data under supervision.
• Build and maintain BI solutions delivering insights across ticketing, marketing, and operational areas.
• Support reporting automation, dashboard development, and analytics.
• Ensure data quality and governance in line with policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range

Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization

600101 - Athletic Director

Normal Work Schedule

Varies

Job Summary

The Data Analyst I gathers, audits, analyzes, and reports low- to moderate-complexity data under general supervision. Ensures data integrity. May perform ad-hoc analyses and reporting to inform decision-making, or design predictive modeling or other data mining capabilities.

Additional Department Summary

Supports UA Athletics' data management and analytics efforts by building and maintaining business intelligence solutions and delivering actionable insights across ticketing, marketing, and operational areas. Assists with reporting automation, dashboard development, and analytics. Ensures data quality. Adheres to institutional security and governance policies and procedures. Collaborates with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and improve organizational performance.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher and some data analysis experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to translate complex data into clear, narrative driven presentations that inform leadership decision making. Proficiency in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, information systems, or another related field. Experience using SQL for data management. Experience using Python and/or R for data analysis. Experience using Tableau and/or comparable BI tools for data visualization. Familiarity with CRM systems, ticketing platforms, and large-scale consumer datasets. Experience with Snowflake. Experience in college athletics (internship or full-time).

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’sKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

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