Description

Title: Institutional/Policy Analyst (Institutional Data Analyst)
Position Number: 0080469
Hiring Unit: Shidler College of Business - Dean?s Office
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Date Posted: 10/15/2024
Closing Date: 11/04/2024
Band: B
Salary : salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

• Denotes essential functions

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Data/Information Science, Computer Science, or Education Administration or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for researching, gathering and analyzing complex data and preparing written narratives to formal reports and presenting to a wide range of stakeholders; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of statistical analysis methods and techniques, and the ability to apply these methods and techniques to a diverse range of data and administrative systems and processes as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and theories and systems associated with research analysis, data governance, and individual/educational confidentiality and privacy.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, utilize spreadsheet software such as Excel, and utilize or learn more advanced data analytics applications.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
• Considerable knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of computer hardware and software systems
• Demonstrated ability to perform moderately complex queries to extract/download data to a PC, aggregate data using spreadsheet/pivot table functions or similar & use spreadsheet application/report generator to create cross-tabulations and do analyses.
• Experience using one or more database reporting tools. Experience using spreadsheets to perform basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to write technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to implement appropriate research design, use applicable research methods, analyze results, document findings and report results. This includes ability to design, create, update tables and graphs which illustrate information clearly and present important findings, and ability to provide comprehensive written analyses and clear, concise summaries on the findings.
• Ability to do detailed and accurate work.
• Demonstrated ability to use graphics and database software.
• Detailed knowledge of basic student data and the ability to create complex reports pulling from the institutional Operational Data Store (e.g., Banner, Star).

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree with coursework in statistics, quantitative methods, research methods, tests and measurements.
• Two (2) years of progressive experience in relevant data analytics positions and/or institutional analytics in higher education.
• Knowledge of data warehousing. Ability to extract and integrate data from various sources (e.g.,Banner,CRMs) into the core analytics database
• Experience using business analytics tools. Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g.,Tableau,Power BI) to create clear and insightful reports and dashboards.
• Ability to write accurate, thorough, well-written reports in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of higher education information systems. Experience working with the University Student Information System (Banner) or comparable system.
• Prior experience in the area of student administration and/or academic/institutional research in a university environment.
• Working knowledge of scripting languages like Python or R for automation and advanced data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and with diverse abilities.

To Apply:
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• Cover letter itemizing how you meet each of the minimum qualifications, any desirable qualifications (as applicable), and reason for apply for this position.
• Names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references.
• Current resume.
• Official transcripts or equivalent documents directly from the institution of highest educational level relevant to job sought (transcript copies are acceptable but official originals are required upon hire).

Inquiries: Dr. Elizabeth Davidson, [email protected]

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.