Temporary Data Analyst

Brigham Young University-Idaho; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

BYU-Idaho is seeking a Data Analyst to turn institutional data into insights supporting reporting, research, planning, and decisions across BYU-Idaho and partner institutions. You will develop reports, dashboards, data models, and analytical solutions for leaders and departments.

You will collaborate with IT and other teams to improve data quality, support data integration, and train department staff on effective reporting practices during a long SIS project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Institutional Research, Data Science, Economics, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in data science, institutional research, data analysis, assessment, or a related field; alternatively, completion of an advanced degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with university departments to identify reporting and analytical needs.
• Extract, process, and analyze institutional data to answer questions and support decision-making.
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reporting products for university leaders and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to quantitative research, outcomes assessment, learning analytics, data modeling, and related analytical initiatives.
• Train and consult with department report writers on reporting practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Institutional Research, Data Science, Economics, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

RStudio

SQL

Job description

Posting End Date

November 19, 2026

Project-Based Temporary Employment

This is a long-term, project-based temporary position anticipated to last approximately three years, depending on the needs and progress of the Student Information System (SIS) project. The position will support various phases of the project, including planning, implementation, system transition, and post-implementation support. The duration of employment may change based on project needs and does not guarantee employment for a specific period.

Data Analyst

Turn institutional data into meaningful insights that support reporting, research, planning, and data-informed decisions across BYU-Idaho and its partner institutions.

Position Summary

The Data Analyst supports the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of institutional data for BYU-Idaho, Ensign College, and BYU-Pathway Worldwide. Working with university departments and other stakeholders, this position develops reports, dashboards, data models, and analytical solutions that help leaders and departments better understand institutional performance and make informed decisions.

This role combines analytical problem-solving, data visualization, reporting development, and data management. The Data Analyst also collaborates with IT and other teams to support data integration, improve data quality, and ensure reporting accurately reflects institutional needs. In addition, this position helps train and consult with department report writers, promoting accurate, effective, and consistent reporting practices.

What You’ll Do

Data Analysis & Report Development

• Collaborate with university departments to identify reporting and analytical needs.
• Extract, process, and analyze institutional data to answer questions and support decision-making.
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reporting products for university leaders and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to quantitative research, outcomes assessment, learning analytics, data modeling, and related analytical initiatives.

Data Management & Quality

• Coordinate with IT to connect data systems and support institutional reporting strategies.
• Help ensure data models and reporting structures accurately represent end-user needs.
• Perform quality assurance to validate data integrations and identify potential data issues.
• Support consistent data definitions and appropriate use of system fields to maintain reliable data flows.

Training & Consultation

• Develop and deliver training for department report writers.
• Consult with report writers to help them develop effective, accurate reports.
• Teach sound reporting practices and review reports intended for distribution outside the originating department.

Invitation to Apply

If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and translating complex information into useful insights, we invite you to apply. This role is well suited for someone who combines analytical thinking with strong communication skills and wants to help university departments make better use of data during a significant period of system change.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Institutional Research, Data Science, Economics, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.

Experience

• Three or more years of experience in data science, institutional research, data analysis, assessment, or a related field; alternatively, completion of an advanced degree in a related field.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Project management, creative problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to communicate analytical information clearly, particularly through effective data visualization.
• Familiarity with business intelligence concepts, including data mining, data analytics, machine learning, and natural language processing.
• Familiarity with business intelligence software such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and RStudio.
• Understanding of data management architectures, structured and unstructured data, relational databases, and SQL.
• Basic-to-working knowledge of APIs and systems integration.
• Ability to communicate simple and complex analyses effectively to end users.
• Ability to design, develop, and maintain reporting products.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable institutional reporting and accreditation requirements.

IMPORTANT:

Conditions of employment require employees to hold and to be worthy to hold temple recommends. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through a hiring process successfully. An expired recommend will prevent consideration for hire.

Required Documents:

Please submit the following documents with your application:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Why BYU-Idaho

BYU-Idaho is a distinctive faith-based university focused on its mission to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. Employees play an important role in supporting that mission by helping create an environment where students can learn, grow, and reach their divine potential.

Working at BYU-Idaho means contributing to a campus community that values faith, learning, service, and purposeful work. Each role on campus supports the university’s broader effort to bless students and prepare them to make a meaningful difference wherever they serve.

Compensation

General information available to applicants upon request.

Benefits

BYU-Idaho offers benefits and resources designed to support eligible employees and their families. Benefits eligibility varies by position and employment status. Eligible full-time employees may have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• An employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recreational facilities and employee wellness programs

Work Schedule

Regular Schedule:

Administrative employees give a full measure of their time to accomplish their responsibilities and are not eligible to receive overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Core business hours at the University are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but work hours may vary depending on the area of an employee’s responsibility.

Weekend / Holiday / On Call:

Occasional weekend work may be required due to project deadlines, milestones, or implementation needs.

Travel:

Some travel for conferences and professional development opportunities may be required during the year.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

BYU-Idaho Human Resources
[e-mail]
208-496-1700