DATA ANALYST

Job no: 101338-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:DCS/ADMIN & FINANCE/ADMIN GEN
Location: Madison
Categories: Information Systems/Technology, Marketing, Public Relations

Position Summary:

The Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) is responsible for a wide variety of University data across marketing, recruiting, academic, market research, financial, development, and operational domains, and is a key partner in the University's effort to build a holistic, integrated data ecosystem.

The Data Analyst works with stakeholders to design and execute practical processes across a variety of independent data sources so that DCS staff can consume and/or conduct data analysis and reporting. This position leverages available data and tools to appropriately, efficiently, and collaboratively turn raw data into valuable information and visualizations that meet a variety of business needs, including decision support and monitoring of key performance metrics.

As this position develops, there may be opportunities to develop custom data models and algorithms for predictive and prescriptive analytics. This position also works with colleagues across campus to define and implement uniform data definitions, standards, and processes.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in information science, data analytics, data science, information, or similar field. Would consider candidates holding any Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

- One year experience extracting information from large datasets to create reports or analyses.
- One year experience using Tableau and/or other data visualization tools.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to query across multiple different relational databases using SQL or other standard querying tools.
- Experience preparing data-based reports incorporating tabular and graphical presentations of data.
- Two years of experience working in a role that involves data analysis.
- Experience working in higher education.
- Experience using general statistical analysis methods and software such as R, Stata, Python, or SPSS.
- Experience scripting automations to import, export, modify and combine data.

Additional Information:

The Division of Continuing Studies is committed to building a diverse workforce. Members of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Prefix determination will be based on years of experience.

Remote work may be possible after three months up to 50% of time.

Department(s):

A930200-DIVN OF CONTINUING STUDIES/ADMIN & FINANCE/ADMIN GEN

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit your application online by the indicated deadline. You will need to provide a cover letter explaining how you meet the expected relevant skills and work experience, as well as a resume, and provide the names and contact information for 3 professional references.

Contact:

Taylor Spitzig
taylor.spitzig@wisc.edu
608-263-4431
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

INFORM PROCESS CONSLT(S44DN) or ASSOC INF PROC CONSLT(S44FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

101338-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: Nov 15 2019 Central Standard Time
Applications Close:Nov 29 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time