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rBusiness Intelligence Analyst, Senior

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rLocation: Strategic Initiatives

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607876

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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r Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

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Special Information

This position requires that the successful candidate reports to work on-site at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation. There are opportunities for occasional remote work days.

Job Description

Student Affairs is seeking a talented, motivated, and relationship oriented Business Intelligence Analyst, Senior to support division and departmental data collection and assessment activities that contribute to a culture of planning and assessment, as well as mentoring staff in translating programmatic needs into functional requirements and business processes improvements. Reporting to the Director of Student Affairs Strategic Initiatives (SASI), the BIA will assist in providing assessment and business process support by extracting, compiling, analyzing, visualizing, and presenting data to aid stakeholders\' understanding of Student Affairs\' current contributions and new efforts to improve student retention and academic success, wellness, and inclusion/sense of belonging.

Primary collaborators include senior leaders in Student Affairs (Vice President and five Associate Vice Presidents), more than 20 directors of Student Affairs departments, and departmental representatives on the Student Affairs Assessment Team. The work is dynamic and fast paced, and requires initiative, flexibility, and effective communication skills in addition to the requisite technical skills.

Analysis - 30%

• Conduct analysis of Student Affairs data to inform decision making processes and support reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify questions, issues, and service opportunities, providing insights and recommendations based on analysis.
• Conduct statistical analysis on survey and institutional datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
• Utilize advanced statistical techniques to derive actionable insights and recommendations from large datasets.
• Interpret statistical findings and present findings in clear, concise reports or visualizations to inform decision making processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate survey and institutional data into comprehensive analytical frameworks for holistic understanding and strategic planning.
• Explore ways to creatively analyze and present information to ensure inclusiveness.
• Develop and utilize moderately complex analytical tools and models to generate reports and insights.

Reporting - 25%

• Collaborate with Student Affairs colleagues to define reporting requirements and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of reporting data through data validation and quality assurance processes.
• Identify, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress toward goals and identify areas for improvement.
• Understands the basic system interconnectivity and relationships between analytical tools and system structure and design.
• Generate reports for key collaborators, providing recommendations for improvement or change based on analysis.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance reporting processes to streamline efficiency and effectiveness.
• Translate team member requirements into actionable specifications for report development, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Continuously engage with Student Affairs staff to gather feedback and iterate on reporting solutions to meet evolving needs and expectations.

Data Visualization - 25%

• Develop visually appealing and interactive data visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or other relevant software to communicate trends and recommendations effectively to Student Affairs audiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand their data needs and objectives, translating them into effective visualization designs.
• Utilize best practices in data visualization to present complex information clearly and understandably.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to improve data visualizations for enhanced user experience and comprehension iteratively.

Training and Documentation - 10%

Provide training and support to Student Affairs staff on report generation, interpretation, and utilization of reporting tools.

Provide guidance and support to the division on data analysis techniques, reporting best practices, and software tools.

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