Senior Business Data Analyst - OLI

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

13 paid holidays

Vacation

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a business data analyst team lead to guide data analysis and reporting across departments. You will coordinate with university stakeholders to gather data, analyze trends, and generate operational and financial reports, including daily sales and trend analysis.

The role emphasizes data-driven recommendations to leadership. The position requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least 3 years of experience, with a preference for a Data Analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• Certificate in Data Analytics (preferred).
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads data analysis and reporting for all assigned departments.
• Coordinate with university stakeholders to gather data and generate reports.
• Develop graphs and trend analyses for operational and financial decisions.
• Provide leadership and development to data analysts.

Skills

SQL

Data Visualization

Excel Pivot Tables

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAS

Power Automate

SharePoint

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

Department-specific Tasks And Responsibilities

• Develops and distributes original evaluation and survey tools to support OLI initiatives and special projects
• Leads assessment services and provides consultation.
• Partners with OLI program leaders and leadership to create and sustain customized data strategies
• Oversees program evaluation efforts across all OLI programs

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*

• ¿ Kirkpatrick¿s Model of Program Evaluation or similar program evaluation skills
• ¿ Power automate proficiency
• ¿ Advance Knowledge of SharePoint
• ¿ Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method assessment skills

Job Summary

Leads and guides the business data analyst team, data analysis and reporting for all assigned departments. Coordinates with departments and other University stakeholders to gather data, analyze trends, develop graphs and generate operational and financial reports, including but not limited to daily sales reports, report interpretation and trend analysis. Coordinates proactive problem identification and resolution through data collection, upgrade reports and interpretation. Collaborates with others to create, analyze and interpret reports to make data driven recommendations to leadership for quantitative business decisions.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Compiles standard and ad hoc reports per established guidelines and frequency
• Provides reports, analysis and data interpretation for all assigned departments
• Provides leadership and development to data analysts
• Identifies areas of opportunity and presents findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
• Provides productivity, labor and occupancy analysis reports
• Develops and maintains reports to measure activity, sales and/or service utilization
• Prepares annual reports required of association affiliations and/or oversight requirements
• Compiles monthly operational review that includes trend analysis
• Assists with assigned inventory reporting and analysis
• Provides event reporting that assists with measuring performance and effectiveness
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across campus, including working closely with the Office of University Data Strategy to maintain alignment with overall university data strategy

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Required Experience

Three (3) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Certificate in Data Analytics

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $65,400 to $83,400 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to utilize multiple SQL based software modules
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of SAS and/or other data management software

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Proficient with the use of Excel pivot tables and data manipulation
• Strong data visualization skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf