Senior Business & Research Analyst

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Position Information

Position Title

Senior Business & Research Analyst

Position Type

Staff

Department

Research, Assessment, and Effectiveness

FLSA

Exempt

Union/Non Union

Non Union

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Grade

16

Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range

$78,039 - $111,540 / Annually

Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Institutional Research, the Senior Business & Research Analyst is responsible for leading and maintaining the business intelligence operations for the Research, Assessment, and Effectiveness Office. Manage the design, and development, and maintenance of data warehouses and data models. Use the College’s enterprise business intelligence tools, SQL, SPSS, STATA, the Microsoft software suite, as well as other appropriate tools to carry out these functions. Work closely with college stakeholders to understand complex business and informational needs and translate those needs into reports, and analyses.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in social science, computer technology, management information systems, or a related field.
• Three years of full-time equated experience in data analysis of large data sets, preferably longitudinal data sets.
• Two years of experience in higher education preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining data warehouses and models.

Criteria

CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Reporting

• Supports the preparation, compliance, and submission of institutional reporting mandated by the Federal Government, Maryland Higher Education Commission ( MHEC ) and other accrediting agencies, and associated organizations.
• Design, develop, and test complex reports, extracts, and interpretations of data utilizing the college’s business intelligence system.
• Validate variable logic with the college’s reporting data system.
• Create and maintain data models that simplify reporting and support front-end BI reporting tools.
• Design and publish data visualization and interactive dashboards.
• Create, organize, and manage data warehouse documentation.
• Manage the overall architecture, design and development of the data warehouse.
• Support, design, implement, and modify data modeling processes as required to support data warehouse.
• Coordinate with development teams and other subject matter experts to determine data modeling and transform process requirements.
• Identify and implement processes and technical solutions related to data integrity issues between various integrated systems.
• Train college faculty and staff on the use of the business intelligence system.
• Oversees large-scale data collection projects.
• Designs and implements longitudinal research in collaboration with stakeholders.

Leadership

• Serve as a secondary point of contact regarding the college’s data and reporting.
• Serve as a representative to provide input on the college’s data and reporting system on applicable cross-area internal committees and external affinity group committees.
• Coordinates with staff working jointly on projects in the areas of data collection, reporting and tracking methodology.

Other

• Responsible for complying with all required college mandated training within the prescribed timelines.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of how to create, query, and maintain large data sets using a relational database system.
• Knowledge of statistical software and its use to manipulate data (e.g., recoding, flattening longitudinal data, producing charts and tables).
• Ability to understand complex business processes and the inter-relatedness of data across an organization.
• Competence in query language and working with complex data warehouses and data models. Experience in data collection, integration, processing and analysis.
• Knowledge of data management, systems, and architecture including Extract/Transform/Load ( ETL ) methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge coding and reporting in SQL .
• Experience with enterprise reporting systems, preferably Business Objects.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking and participating in group meetings.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to provide training, guidance, and mentorship to colleagues.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to coordinate group work in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to design data visualizations.

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other
employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally
defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical
capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but
not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant
climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting,
grasping, and repetitive motions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

PGCC218711/12

Open Date

10/14/2024

Close Date

11/12/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Background Check Statement

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health and welfare coverage

Application Status: you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master's degree in Social Science, Computer Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have three years of full-time equated experience in data analysis of large data sets, preferably longitudinal data sets?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States? As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, candidates must present acceptable documentation showing that they are a U.S. Citizen or a resident authorized to work in the U.S.
   • Yes
   • No
4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • HERC
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Indeed
   • Personal Referral
   • PGCC Website
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
   • The Chronicle of Higher Ed
   • The Washington Post
   • Other: Please indicate below
   • Educause
5. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected 'Other' please indicate source:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Other