Data Analyst II/SIS Report Developer

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The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The Data Warehouse and Analytics Team in Academic Computing is a new organization that supports project Encompass and its new warehouse tool, Ellucian Insights. 

The UM Office of Academic Computing works to advance the University of Mississippi’s teaching and discovery missions through technology. A unit of the broader UM Office of Information Technology, Academic Computing is a customer-focused organization comprising user support services, instructional technology, high performance computing, and data reporting and analytics. Individual initiative is highly prized and well supported across all levels of the Academic Computing team.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family - Information Technology

Sub-Family - Data Analytics 

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 8

Role Summary

The Data Analyst II is responsible for the design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of reporting and analytic solutions within Ellucian Insights and other data visualization tools for Student Information System (SIS) specific requests. This includes working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reporting solutions align with business objectives, providing expert guidance on best practices for reporting and analytics, and staying current with new features and releases.  This position will also support the data governance team in efforts to inform users on usage, navigation, literacy, integrity, and security. 

Examples of Work Performed

• Create reports, dashboards, models using the GUI and SQL editor via Ellucian tools for reporting.
• Support university offices with requests for data products (reports, models, visualizations) 
• Become fluent in Ellucian Banner data tables, naming conventions, and UM’s data processing.
• Collaborate with institutional research, IT, and departmental units to ensure consistency and integrity of data.
• Design, development, and delivery of analytical reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to inform decision-making at the executive and departmental levels. 
• Maintain rigorous data governance practices and uphold confidentiality and security standards when handling sensitive information.
• Provide expert guidance to users of data products and the tools used to create them. 

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Collects and prepares basic to moderately complex data sets to be utilized in various assessment scenarios.
2. Analyzes and models data to identify trends, test hypotheses, formulate recommendations, and answer questions.
3. Composes and assembles reports based on the analysis of data to clearly articulate results and findings.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Management and Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex datasets and conducting advanced quantitative analysis.
• Experience with ERP and SIS (e.g., Workday, Banner, SAP)
• Familiarity with institutional data and reporting.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.