Data Governance & SQL Analyst for Campus Queries

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is seeking an Institutional Query Analyst to manage and maintain the PeopleSoft query environment, ensuring campus-wide query usage aligns with established processes and datagovernance standards. The role supports data integrity through audits and collaboration with departments to resolve discrepancies.

This position leads query security oversight, coordinates writer training, and chairs the campus-wide data literacy program in partnership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, information systems, computer science, statistics, business analytics, or closely related field; and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or information systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the University’s ad hoc query request system, coordinating query maintenance across campus.
• Evaluate and validate existing queries to ensure alignment with university processes and policies; conduct data audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate and lead ongoing training for employees with query-writing access; chair the training program and report to Academic Standards Committee.
• Oversee security controls, review and process security role requests for queries.
• Coordinate campus-wide data literacy programs with Data Literacy Program Manager and Statistical Analyst.
• Assist with preparation, analysis, and reporting of official institutional data to federal agencies such as IPEDS.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Review business processes

Design SQL queries

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science / info systems / CS / statistics / analytics

Tools

SQL

PeopleSoft

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is seeking an Institutional Query Analyst to manage and maintain the PeopleSoft query environment, ensuring campus-wide query usage aligns with established processes and datagovernance standards. The role supports data integrity through audits and collaboration with departments to resolve discrepancies.

This position leads query security oversight, coordinates writer training, and chairs the campus-wide data literacy program in partnership