Data Analytics & BI Analyst (Remote)

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota is hiring a Data Analyst in the Research & Innovation Office to support institutional research data and analyses. You will craft datasets, build dashboards, and provide actionable insights for senior leaders.

Responsibilities include SQL querying, BI reporting, data validation, and collaboration across campus units. Flexible remote options and a focus on leadership-ready analytics help drive strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field plus at least two years of relevant experience; or a master's degree.
• Proficiency in SQL and Excel; experience with Power BI or Tableau and cloud data warehouses; Python, STATA, or R for analysis.
• Experience extracting, transforming, and organizing large data sets from multiple sources.
• Experience using quantitative methods to derive executive-level insights and create dashboards.
• Ability to present findings clearly to diverse audiences and work across functions.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, validate, analyze, measure, and interpret datasets for executive decision making.
• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and aggregate data.
• Develop reports and dashboards to support strategic decisions across units.
• Validate data accuracy and reconcile across disparate databases.
• Collaborate with RIO leadership and university offices to meet institutional data needs.
• Contribute to data governance and respond to external data requests as needed.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

R

STATA

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a related quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

University of Minnesota is hiring a Data Analyst in the Research & Innovation Office to support institutional research data and analyses. You will craft datasets, build dashboards, and provide actionable insights for senior leaders.

Responsibilities include SQL querying, BI reporting, data validation, and collaboration across campus units. Flexible remote options and a focus on leadership-ready analytics help drive strategic decisions.