Data / Reporting Analysts

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah’s UAIR office is seeking Data / Reporting Analysts to transform complex university data into meaningful, trusted information that guides leadership decisions. The role emphasizes survey methodology, data analysis, and producing executive‑level insights with Qualtrics, SQL, and Tableau in a hybrid Utah environment.

Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, data management collaboration, and creating intuitive dashboards while ensuring data governance and IPEDS

Qualifications

• Experience with survey methodology, measurement, and research best practices.
• Strong background in data analysis and data visualization.
• Expertise in Qualtrics with SQL and Tableau experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to gather and refine business requirements.
• Design dashboards and reports using Tableau to inform decisions.
• Design, build, test, and maintain surveys in Qualtrics.
• Extract, analyze, and compile figures from multiple data sources.
• Collaborate with data architects and governance teams to improve data quality.
• Communicate insights clearly to university leadership.

Skills

Qualtrics

SQL

Tableau

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/16/2026

Requisition Number PRN46237B

Job Title Data / Reporting Analysts

Working Title Data / Reporting Analysts

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

8am-5pm MT Monday – Friday

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00822 - University Analytics & Institutional Reporting

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment Internal to the University

Pay Rate Range 60000-85000

Close Date 10/15/2026

Job Summary

The University Analytics & Institutional Reporting ( UAIR ) office houses a transformational group of data professionals that turn complex university data into meaningful, highly valued information that is trusted by university leadership to drive strategic decisions, and generate official figures reported to regulatory, external and public agencies.

The UAIR team operates with an iterative mindset of continuous improvement, learning and adapting strategies as we go. We believe the strengths and knowledge each person brings to the team bolster our collective work and aim for a collaborative environment where we thrive together while tapping into our strongest individual contributions. If you’re the type of person who loves data and wants to know your work has meaning, you may find your career home in our office.

We are seeking an experienced analyst with a strong professional foundation in survey methodology, measurement, and research best practices to support the UAIR Survey Resource Center. The work supports the development, execution, and maintenance of data-driven processes, applications, and reporting systems that support institutional research and strategic decision-making. As a subject matter expert in survey methodology, the successful analyst will offer consultative services to campus partners to design rigorous research instruments, ensure methodological integrity, and translate findings into actionable insights. The analyst will produce executive‑level qualitative and quantitative analyses, communicating results clearly and accurately, and enabling survey data to be leveraged by the university.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with a strong background in social science, data analysis, data visualization, and will bring expert-level experience in Qualtrics.

Like many areas at the University of Utah, our office is a hybrid work environment and requires residence in the state of Utah with the ability to come to campus 3 days per week. More details can be discussed in an interview. Our office is not currently able to support individuals seeking sponsorship for visa—living in and working from Utah is a requirement.

About the University of Utah

Located in Salt Lake City, in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, a top tier research institution with membership in the Association of American Universities ( AAU ) and Big 12 Athletic Conference.

The University offers a strong benefits package, including a personal (401a) retirement account with employer contribution of 14.2%, highly competitive health insurance, generous paid leave time, free public transportation pass ( UTA ), 50% tuition reduction for eligible employee and family members, and more: https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities

I. Stakeholder Engagement & Support

• a. Engage stakeholders to gather and refine business requirements
• b. Act as a liaison between technical teams and business users
• c. Deliver training, workshops, and consultations to empower end-users
• d. Incorporate stakeholder feedback to improve deliverables and foster growth
• e. Align work with the institution’s strategic vision/plan to support key priorities

II. Data Management Collaboration

• a. Support data architects and engineers with researched methodology for the development of new data models
• b. Collaborate with data architects and engineers to enhance understanding of data models and scalable system design
• c. Support data governance advancement
• d. Strengthen problem-solving by identifying and resolving data quality issues

III . Reporting & Visualization

• a. Design intuitive, impactful dashboards and reports using Tableau
• b. Practice data storytelling to translate metrics into meaningful visual narratives
• c. Create detailed documentation and user guides to support knowledge sharing
• d. Explore and adopt innovative visualization techniques to improve clarity, usability, and decision making
• e. Obtain awareness of IPEDS reporting standards and University data policies (Rule 4)
• f. Engage in continuous learning of tools, subject matter expertise, and peer institutions ( SQL , Tableau, workshops, webinars, etc.)

IV. Insights & Research

• a. Learn research design principles and aligned methodologies with strategic questions
• b. Conduct descriptive and diagnostic analyses to uncover trends and anomalies
• c. Apply domain expertise to contextualize findings and expand institutional knowledge
• d. Co-author white papers and briefs with UAIR leadership to communicate insights
• e. Support strategic decision making by aligning analyses with institutional priorities
• f. Anticipate questions from executive needs by framing analyses for short and long term impact
• g. Stay informed on higher education trends via professional communities ( AIR , Educause, AAU , IPEDS )

V. Professional Development & Impact

• a. Continually build deeper technical expertise in Qualtrics, SQL , and Tableau.
• b. Enhance communication, facilitation, and strategic thinking skills
• c. Build resilience and a growth mindset through feedback and collaboration
• d. Strengthen UAIR’s role in fostering a data-informed university culture
• e. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and professional engagement

Additional responsibilities specific to your role:

• Design, build, test, and maintain sophisticated surveys using Qualtrics.

• Provide consultation to campus stakeholders on survey design and research needs.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing competing priorities and timelines.

• Maintain proactive communication of project progress, challenges, and emerging needs.

• Develop and maintain documentation for survey processes, reporting procedures, data sources, and other recurring areas of responsibility.

• Extract, analyze, and compile figures from a variety of data sources.

• Manage the completion of numerous external surveys (e