Data Analyst
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Administrative Jobs
- Technology, Analysts & Programming, IT Support & Training
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Information Technology-SOM-420401
Career Area :Information Technology
Posting Open Date:06/22/2022
Application Deadline:07/29/2022
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title:Data Analyst
Appointment Type:EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number:20041948
Vacancy ID:NF0006057
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time Permanent
FTE:1
Hours per week:40
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:$74,500 - $90,000
Proposed Start Date:08/01/2022
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The School of Medicine Information Technology (IT) Office provides centralized computer support and information system support for the School of Medicine community, from medical students to faculty to administrative staff. Services include central help desk and desktop support; administrative and clinical application support; novel application development and database hosting; research IT and data science initiatives; infrastructure services including physical, virtual, and cloud provisioning; physical networking installation and management; and web development. Additional services include managing the School of Medicine official web presence; classroom video recording and streaming systems; video production and editing; video conferencing; and digital signage.
Position Summary:Flexible work arrangements, including remote/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this position’s work location is designated as remote. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs.
The primary purpose of this Data Analyst position is to support School of Medicine IT needs for data analytics, business intelligence, and related metrics to inform decision-making, planning, and continuous improvement across the School of Medicine. The incumbent:
- Perform Data Analysis to assess quality and meaning of data
- To work with data and help the organization make better business decisions.
- Creates sustainable data models using SQL and database tools.
- Develops and implements web-based interactive reporting applications using dashboard tools (e.g., Tableau, Microsoft Power BI etc.) to communicate quantitative and visually displayed information to internal UNC Chapel Hill and public constituents.
- Provides intermediate analytic programming support (e.g., R, Python, or SAS).
- Supports information requests from inception to delivery, translating client requirements into appropriate reporting objects that tell a story with data including, but not limited to analytic scorecards, dashboards, and reports.
- Develops and implements user-interactive reporting objects including filters, tool tips, and statistically based what if scenarios.
- Supports the institution’s internal and public-facing, strategic and operational reporting needs.
- Integrates information from a variety of campus operational and data warehouse systems and synthesizes it to create self-service resources that enable users to explore the data and answer questions independently.
- Builds strong consultative relationships, establishing value for the unit as a key partner for producing high-quality, actionable information that meets the needs of decision-makers at all levels of the University.
- Contributes to or develops business intelligence and data modelling standards and guidelines.
- Works with Data Manager to build out Department’s data analysis services strategy and perform those services
- Has background in data analysis in areas such as statistics, analytics, metrics, and other forms of analysis and presentation
- Provides consultancy to customers on data analysis requests, assist with data acquisition for research and other analysis, and inform continual improvement to data acquisition and collection processes to ensure data is available for analysis when needed
- Provides support in the design and launch of analysis services in coordination with the launch of our new Enterprise Data Warehouse.
- Reports to the Data Manager
Master’s and 1-2 years’ experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:- Must have strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills as well as analytical technical ability (relationship-building/problem-solving/research skills, etc.). Proven analytical skills
- Self-motivated, eager to contribute and learn, and brings a strong sense of initiative; has an exceptional work ethic and is energized by team success.
- In-depth understanding of database structure principles
- In-depth knowledge of Data Analysis using SQL and SQL tools
- Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, math, or Engineering or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution
- Few Years of Programming/development experience preferred.
- Few Years of Data Analysis experience
- Experience using complex SQL queries to extract data from databases.
- Experience building web-based, interactive dashboards, analytics, scorecards, dynamic reports, and other business intelligence objects using commercial data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, R, Microsoft Power BI , R or SAS Visual Analytics.).
Not Applicable.
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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