Arizona State University · 15 hours ago
Data Analyst
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expArizona State University is a new model for American higher education, and they are seeking a Business and Data Analyst 3 to support University College. This role involves transforming business needs into actionable data solutions, developing datasets, creating visualizations, and producing dashboards that enable data-informed decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Partner with UC leadership to identify long-term data and reporting needs
Collaborate with the Student Experience Architect to ensure consistent, aligned, and customized data collection and reporting for flourishing-based practices across programs serving diverse and high-need student populations
Provide expertise and recommendations to strengthen UC’s data strategy and data-informed decision-making culture
Contribute to the continuous improvement of data systems, workflows, and visualization approaches
Collect and document requirements for operational reports and dashboards
Develop a comprehensive understanding of business processes and related institutional data
Build, validate, maintain, and update operational reports, dashboards, and associated data assets
Gather requirements for datasets used for evaluation and assessment
Design, maintain, and refine workflows to extract evaluation-related data
Communicate methodological considerations, data limitations, and appropriate interpretations to stakeholders
Collaborate with UC units to provide training on the effective use of operational dashboards, reports, and datasets
Work with stakeholders to enhance data collection strategies and promote data literacy across University College
Identify and consolidate data needs from multiple University College units
Translate combined requirements into specifications for comprehensive dashboards
Leverage improved data collection methods to automate reporting and integrate multi-unit data
Collaborate with Institutional Analysis (IA) to determine data strategy for external reporting and grant-related inquiries
Develop, validate, maintain, and adjust workflows required for extracting specialized datasets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Knowledge of enterprise data governance principles, including data quality, security, lineage, metadata management, and stewardship
Understanding of institutional research practices and higher-education data ecosystems (e.g., student information systems, CRM, LMS, enrollment data, retention data)
Familiarity with best practices in data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement frameworks
Solid understanding of relational databases, data models, schemas, joins, and normalization
Knowledge of query languages (e.g., SQL) and ETL/ELT processes for extracting, transforming, and preparing datasets
Understanding of business intelligence (BI) concepts and tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.)
Knowledge of operational reporting methods, key performance indicators (KPIs), and dashboard design principles
Understanding of data storytelling principles and effective presentation of analytical findings
Proficiency in writing SQL queries, managing data extracts, and validating datasets
Skill in building dashboards, automated reports, and visual analytics using BI tools
Ability to design and refine workflows for repeated data extraction and reporting
Skill in diagnosing data inconsistencies, improving data flows, and resolving data-quality issues
Ability to translate complex business questions into clear data requirements
Strong capability for interpreting data accurately and communicating methodological considerations
Skill in gathering and documenting business requirements from diverse units
Ability to manage multiple concurrent data requests, timelines, and priorities
Skilled in facilitating collaboration with units such as Institutional Analysis, academic departments, or administrative offices
Ability to translate technical concepts into an accessible language for non-technical stakeholders
Competency in presenting findings, implications, and data limitations clearly and persuasively
Skill in collaborating with non-technical unit staff to improve data collection strategies and other data processes within the unit
Adept at building strong relationships with non-technical stakeholders to make data support more approachable, regardless of complexity
Ability to think long-term about data needs, infrastructure improvements, and scalable reporting solutions
Capacity to identify opportunities for process optimization and automation
Ability to work with multiple University College units to integrate data needs into unified dashboards
Capability to partner with leadership and external offices (e.g., Institutional Analysis) on data strategy
Ability to validate data accuracy, ensuring reports and dashboards meet technical and business requirements
Strong attention to detail in documenting sources, assumptions, and methodological decisions
Ability to adapt quickly to changing data systems, new institutional priorities, and evolving reporting standards
Capacity to learn new tools, data environments, and analytical approaches as needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, or related field AND two (2) years previous software support experience; OR Any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
Advanced proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and relational database concepts
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining BI dashboards and operational reports
Strong background in institutional research, higher-education data, or similar analytical environments
Proven ability to gather, translate, and document business requirements from multiple stakeholder groups
Expertise in designing, automating, and optimizing data workflows
Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to lead or influence strategic data initiatives
Experience ensuring data governance, quality, security, and documentation across data assets
Ability to build collaborative, balanced partnerships with non-technical stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Company
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various fields.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$75.57MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityAmeriCorps Public Allies
2025-01-21Grant· $11.2M
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
2024-07-09Grant· $0.27M
Leadership Team
Philip Regier
University Dean for Educational Initiatives and CEO of EdPlus at ASU
Ara Austin
Clinical Assistant Professor
Recent News
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