The Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Analysis (IRSA) is looking for an individual who will support the unit’s mission of providing accurate and timely data to inform decision-making on campus. IRSA is enhancing our reporting and business intelligence capabilities and is searching for a candidate with proven experience creating Power BI dashboards and reports for organizations. During the first 6–9 months, the focus will be on learning the institution’s data structures, developing Power BI dashboards, and supporting colleagues who are also working in Power BI. After this initial period, dashboard development will continue, with additional responsibilities from the broader scope of the role gradually being incorporated. A review of applications will occur no later than mid-July.
Develop processes to share large amounts of summary data with internal and external audiences (50%).
- Create and maintain Power BI dashboards
- Evaluate current and future data needs and implement procedures and best practices to ensure data quality
- Use innovative solutions to solve problems and modify solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver actionable insights
- Consult with clients to understand needs and develops tools to collect data or delivers data reports with requested information
Fulfill internal reporting and research needs to support academic unit policy and decision making (20%).
- Write queries to extract and gather data
- Synthesize and analyze data from multiple sources
- Determine the most appropriate way to display data
- Create reports and presentations
- Present findings to management, researchers, and stakeholders
Assist with internal and external reporting such as Fact Books, benchmarking studies, required federal and state reporting, data exchanges, and ad-hoc requests. May include gathering data, writing scripts & procedures, performing exploratory analysis, and summarizing results (15%).
Office Support and Development (15%).
- Aid in data governance efforts such as assisting with data quality monitoring and training users of our data
- Assist with data systems maintenance
- Knowledge sharing – proactively teaching and supporting colleagues
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in higher education, educational research, behavioral sciences, business, computer science or related fields plus 3-5 years analytical / reporting experience
OR
- Bachelors degree with 5-7 years of relevant analytical / reporting experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to write complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze datasets
- Expertise in using Power BI (and other MS technologies) to create reporting solutions
- Ability to apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Analytical / reporting experience in an institution of higher education
- Knowledge of the field of institutional research
- Understanding of, and experience working within, MS Fabric
Working at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Work Location: In-office (Knoxville, TN) with opportunity for some days/week working remotely.
Compensation:
UT market range: MR12 (Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here)
Anticipated hiring range: $65,000 – 75,000
Benefits: The University of Tennessee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Retirement plans with 9% employer and 7% employee contributions
- Generous paid time off: 24 vacation days, 9 holidays, and a full week off at Christmas
- Immediate educational assistance available for employees, spouses, and dependents
- Annual longevity bonus beginning after three years of service
- Robust insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Find more information on UT Benefits here
Sponsorship Eligibility
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.
Application Instructions: Please submit a resume and cover letter through the online application and have 3 references (one should be your most recent supervisor) prepared to share when requested.
About the College/Department/Division
The mission of the Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Analysis (IRSA) is to foster a culture of evidence and continuous improvement by providing accurate and timely data and information to university administrators, departments, and faculty to inform their decision-making.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
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