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Business Intelligence and Data Analyst

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Senior
69k-87k
8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Business Intelligence and Data Analyst plays a crucial role in leveraging data to drive informed business decisions and optimize performance. This position involves extracting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets to provide actionable insights, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making processes across the organization. The individual will be a key contributor in transforming raw data into meaningful intelligence, helping departments understand trends, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks. The role is based at the University of Minnesota within the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS), which offers a flexible, hybrid work environment and values diversity, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze and interpret complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
  • Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations for key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
  • Design and implement business intelligence solutions using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
  • Develop and optimize ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for efficient data retrieval and transformation.
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability in business intelligence solutions.
  • Design and implement database structures based on business requirements.
  • Develop efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and availability.
  • Monitor database performance, conduct regular maintenance, and optimize for efficiency.
  • Implement backup and recovery plans to safeguard data.
  • Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related tools.
  • Manage virtual servers used for hosting data analysis and BI solutions.
  • Manage virtual servers used for ETL operations and other server needs.
  • Manage other college servers as needed for website hosting and file storage.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend system enhancements.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in relevant fields plus at least four years of experience, or master's degree plus at least two years of experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to write complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
  • Hands-on experience building dashboards and reports in Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik.
  • Demonstrated experience using Python or R for data analysis, statistical modeling, and automation.
  • Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and experience working with data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery).
  • Proven experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, pivot tables, and charting.
  • Experience installing, configuring, administering Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services on Windows Server.
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in a Business Intelligence, Data Analyst, or similar role.
  • Experience creating data visualization workbooks and data sources using Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server.
  • Familiarity with basic server administration tasks in Linux and Windows environments.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Experience designing and building desktop applications using Microsoft Access, Filemaker, Microsoft SQL Server, or similar platforms.
  • Experience using Git or GitHub for version control of scripts, queries, or analytics projects.

Nice to Have

  • Experience creating data visualization workbooks and data sources using Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server.
  • Familiarity with basic server administration tasks in Linux and Windows environments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant fields.
  • At least two years of experience with data analysis and BI tools if holding a master's degree.
  • At least four years of experience if holding a bachelor's degree.

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible, hybrid work environment.
  • Supportive colleagues committed to empowering lifelong learners.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Working at University of Minnesota

CCAPS has a large and diverse portfolio of program offerings, including bachelor's and master's degrees, professional development, pre-college programs, English language programs, and lifelong learning. The organization values access, learning, inclusivity, collaboration, and excellence. The university fosters a diverse, inclusive environment and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment and education.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 16, 2025
Salary69k-87k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About University of Minnesota

Website

twin-cities.umn.edu

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Industry

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