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Data Analysis

The Data Analyst gathers and analyzes data from various databases and sources with the aim of providing actionable insights; develops reports, summaries, recommendations, and visual representations; performs statistical programming; develops and/or maintains databases; and advises clients in determining the appropriate analytical methodology to meet their requirements.

• Collect, clean, and format data from structured data sources including databases, surveys, or public data; write scripts and run queries to extract and retrieve data
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and availability; identify and resolve errors
• Use statistical techniques to explore and interpret data, identify trends, and determine relationships; translate findings into actionable business insights
• Develop charts, visual aids, and dashboards to display and present data results; communicate findings in order to support the decision making process
• Design and prepare standard and ad hoc reports; develop and optimize reporting processes
• Meet with clients to determine data needs and project requirements; advise and counsel clients in determining the appropriate analytical methodology to meet their needs and achieve objectives
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00