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Davenport University Business Intelligence Analyst in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Business Intelligence Analyst
ul Business Intelligence Analyst
STATUS: Full-time, Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Institutional Research - Org. Quality & Effectiveness
LOCATION: Grand Rapids - Lettinga and/or remote
REPORTS TO: VP of Institutional Research
You will coordinate and assist with Business Intelligence initiatives for University leadership by querying university data systems to create summary reports for use in operations, planning, and decision-making at Davenport University. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision, and values which include diversity, equity and inclusion.
What can you expect?
• Small collegiate feel with the world class resources of an institution of higher learning • Committed, competent and engaged leadership at all levels • A driven & results-oriented team environment
Our culture, benefits and perks Empower U with:
• Freedom to grow. We offer free or reduced tuition for staff, spouses and dependents. Nationally recognized internal training and leadership programs, and career development. There may be tuition assistance if the program you want is not available at DU. • A caring culture. DU values work-life balance, paid volunteer time off, relocation benefits and more. • A Healthier U. Wellness program, free use of athletic facilities, employee discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP.)
We will count on you to:
• Develop and maintain queries, reports, spreadsheets and data extracts for our customers using the data warehouse and BI tools. • Develop dashboards based upon user requirements, key performance indicators and the University's strategic plan. • Assess stakeholders' business processes and reporting needs. Provide data analysis as required to aid in decision-making. • Provide support and training to end users regarding data warehouse/BI related problems and issues. • Initiates processes and documentation of University reports, develops procedures to ensure security and integrity of data. • Keep current with the latest technology and regularly attend technical training in order to maintain technical expertise. • Work with Focus files, SQL Server, and other data sources into a seamless web-based reporting system.
What you need to have:
• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in information technology/computer science. • 4 years of programming and database usage required. • Demonstrated ability to think logically, analyze data, and process detailed information. • Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, develop goals, meet deadlines, and accomplish goals while prioritizing workloads. • Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, analytical and planning skills. • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems.
What makes you stand out:
• WebFOCUS or SQL programming experience • SalesForce experience • Banner experience
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Davenport, we believe that engaging diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to achieving educational and institutional excellence. We invite you to join us as we band together to create an environment of equity and inclusivity that leverages diverse life experiences, ideas, backgrounds and perspectives. We respect diversity and are committed to fostering an environment of support, inclusiveness and learning, both in the workplace and throughout the application process. With that in mind, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people of color, people with disabilities, Veterans and the LGBTQ + community. We recognize that not all job seekers have all