Manager, Institutional Research

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking a Data Warehouse Lead to supervise report generation, direct the OIERP Data Warehouse and student warehouse, and manage the ETL system. You will steer SAS/SQL-based analytics and external reporting for state and accreditation bodies.

The role requires strong data management experience, advanced SAS/SQL programming, and the ability to provide data insights to non-technical stakeholders. This on-site position collaborates with IT and institutional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in data management or reporting.
• Advanced SAS or SQL programming.
• Experience providing data/information to individuals without data management or data reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the generation of data reports and direct the production of reports using SAS, SQL, Informatica, and Workday.
• Steer the development and maintenance of the OIERP Data Warehouse, including the student warehouse.
• Manage the ETL system for OIERP/LSU New Orleans, ensuring accurate data flows between systems.
• Oversee programming and external reporting for state, federal agencies, and accreditation bodies.
• Evaluate data reports and provide feedback to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Supervise enhancements of the data warehouse feeding the BI system.
• Undertake additional duties as needed.

Skills

Data management

Data reporting

Advanced programming

Explain concepts to non-experts

5+ years experience in data management

Education

Bachelor degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAS

SQL

Informatica

Workday

Job description

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Job Summary

Job Description

• Supervise the Generation of Data Report Direct the production of data reports, leveraging advanced statistical and reporting tools such as SAS, SQL, Informatica, and Workday. Ensure the accuracy and reliability of the generated reports, fostering data-driven decision-making across the institution.
• Steer the Development and Maintenance of the OIERP Data Warehouse Lead the strategic planning and continuous enhancement of the Data Warehouse, encompassing the student warehouse as well. Guarantee the seamless flow of data into this repository, supporting efficient analysis and reporting endeavors.
• Manage the ETL System for OIERP/LSU New Orleans Oversee the Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) system. Streamline data integration processes, ensuring accurate data flows between systems for optimized data management.
• Programming and External Reporting Oversee the programming, developing, and crafting of external reports intended for state, federal agencies, and accreditation bodies. Plays a pivotal role in presenting accurate and insightful data to regulatory entities.
• Evaluate Data Reports Review data reports generated by other data analysts, employing your expertise to ensure quality, coherence, and adherence to established standards. Provide valuable feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• Supervise the Enhancement of Data Warehouse Manage the evolution of the data system responsible for feeding the Business Intelligence System. Ensure smooth data flow and integration, optimizing the BI system's efficacy in extracting actionable insights.
• Additional Responsibilities Undertake additional duties as needed, exemplifying flexibility and adaptability in contributing to the institution's overarching goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree.
• Five years of experience in data management or reporting.
• Advance programming in SAS or SQL.
• Experience providing data /information to individual without data management or data reporting experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Advance SAS programming skills.
• Experience in project management for data management and reporting project.
• Experience creating databases for use in data reporting and dashboard.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.