Data Champion

Hiring Department

MU Analytics

Job Description

The University of Missouri, MU Analytics division is adding a Data Champion to our growing team!

The primary responsibility for this position will be to engage with Data Analysts and Business Intelligence (BI) Specialists across campus to influence the adoption of best practices for Microsoft data platforms and tools. Additionally, this person will create and deliver training of BI tools for end-user adoption to maximize engagement and utilization.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop training materials including process diagrams for analysts (such as BI tool usage and best practices). Meet with MU Analytics leadership to map out and diagram processes.
• Administer data analysts ‘Knowledge Management’ SharePoint site (a site for all data analyst support) and content. Create content. In addition, create a process for others to submit content and monitor submissions to approve additions to the site.
• Administer ‘data governance as a service’ SharePoint site or any future data governance tool (site contains data glossary and table documentation). Guide and train data analysts on usage of site.
• Create technical support content in the form of blogs, tutorials, talks, videos, etc.
• Help bridge gaps in analysts’ experience with data access, data assets, and reporting/BI tools for University Data Analytics & Institutional Research Data Management & Integration (UDAIR DMI) teams.
• Deliver training for onboarding new team members and to help spread knowledge about data technologies, best practices, and tools for existing team members.
• Help drive adoption and realize value from existing reports and app by building institutional awareness through outreach, in-person sessions and online content, including training videos.
• Acquire and synthesize feedback/sentiment to drive improvement.
• Build and foster an ecosystem of community influencers, meetups, hackathons, summits, and experts that amplify our messages and extend our reach.
• Other duties, as assigned.
  

Salary

Salary Range: $63,860 - $100,000
GGS Grade: 012
University Title: Administrative Consultant II

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer minimum of 5 years of experience with enterprise reporting and analysis. This includes experience working as a data scientist, analyst, or similar role having modeled data, created/delivered reports, and created data visualizations.

Application Materials

University of Missouri online application, resume and cover letter.

Other Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Columbia Missouri Information

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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• Know Your Rights English Version
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