Data Analyst
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- University of North Texas
- Location
- Denton, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
POSITION INFORMATION
Requisition Number
154681
Job Title
Data Analyst
Official Title
Data Analyst
Position Number
00011206
Department
University Library-Gen - 141000
Location
Denton
Is this an internal posting only?
No
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Department Overview
The Collection Management Division has two departments: Collection Development and Cataloging and Metadata Services. Serving both internal and external customers, the division provides selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, and collection maintenance services for the collections of the UNT Libraries.
Job Description
The University of North Texas Libraries Collection Management Division is looking for a collections data analyst to support the assessment and evaluation of UNT Libraries' collections. The Collection Management Division is increasing its use of documented evidence for making decisions. Towards this end, more data is being collected from multiple sources, and these data sets are transformed, organized and related to each other in order to provide a better understanding of our collections and how they are used.
The Collections Data Analyst would be primarily responsible for collecting and maintaining data sets using a variety of systems and tools, as well as conducting basic analysis of that data for the purpose of addressing questions related to developing and managing the UNT Libraries' collections. The sources of data include usage statistics from electronic resource providers, circulation and holdings data from the UNT Libraries' integrated library system (ILS), interlibrary loan requests, enrollment data from the university, and proprietary data from third-party vendors. Although the primary systems for storing and managing this data are currently Microsoft (MS SQL Server, MS Access and MS Excel), the position may become responsible for using other systems, both proprietary and open source. This position would also be responsible for the development and maintenance of collections data dashboards that would enable others in the library access to this data for their own interests or needs.
The position requires attention to detail, ability to skillfully diagnose problems, and a keen interest in process improvement.
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Gather data from different sources into central repositories.
* Manage relational databases (Access, MS SQL Server, MySQL, etc.) by: maintaining data quality, modifying structures, creating new databases as needed, and documenting procedures.
* Analyze data by creating and managing queries, developing reports, and creating charts and graphs.
* Apply data analysis to identify collection gaps and evaluate products.
* Supervisory duties: May be assigned project lead role(s) as needed.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in related field.
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:
* Strong mathematical and technical ability.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Working knowledge of relational databases.
* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Access and Excel.
* Ability to quickly assimilate to specific software.
* Ability to quickly assimilate how data sets impact related systems and functions.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
* One or more years' experience with library processes (e.g. circulation, holds, interlibrary loan, acquisitions, or cataloging)
* One of more years' experience with experience with Tableau or other data visualization tool, experience with MS SQL Service, MySQL, or other relational database, and/or programming (VBA, Python, R or Javascript)
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
* Strong written and oral communication skills
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter and list of three references with their online application.
Is this a security sensitive position?
Yes
Driving a University Vehicle?
No
Job Open Date
01-15-2019
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Pay Rate
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Pay Basis
Monthly
Job Type
Full-time Permanent
Quicklink for Posting
jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65650
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Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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