IT Data Analyst - Level 1

Summary:

The IT Data Analyst will be responsible for querying data sets from larger repositories across the campus for use by administrators and faculty stakeholders and other roles in IT. Duties will include reviewing data for accuracy and ensuring data retrieved and provided follows security guidelines for different categories. This role involves a close collaboration with IT team members and selected cross-functional teams in the creation of reports. This is a full-time position.

This is an onsite position located in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Primary Job Duties:

1. Assist in creating/preparing data sets that can be used in Evisions Argos/ArgosX and tools such as Microsoft PowerBI.
2. Extract data for reports and use following data integrity, quality, and security guidelines (e.g. Data Governance guidelines).
3. Assist IT in helping administration and faculty teams to investigate options that will help them achieve the data/reporting goals and needs. 
4. Prepare simple reports and/or configure simple reports using requirements established by IT team members and selected cross-functional team members.
5. Assist in refining report requirements from stakeholders as an input to larger data reporting projects or needs.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related discipline.

• Experience or willingness to gain knowledge/experience in reporting systems such as Evisions ArgosX, Microsoft PowerBI, and other tools that may be embraced for enterprise-level reporting.
• Working knowledge in extracting data and writing reports, data cubes, and other view for defined business purposes.
• Two (2) years of experience in IT required. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Experience working as part of a coordinated team is required. 
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute on small organizational data initiatives. 
• Familiarity with industry best practices on data extraction, transformation, loading, and use or similar.
• Experience with ticketing systems. 
• Experience with and a working knowledge of SQL and Microsoft Excel. 

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position

 

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