Data Analyst
About the role
WSU Tech is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support institutional reporting, data analysis, and business intelligence initiatives. This position develops reports, dashboards, and data models to help ensure information is accurate, understandable, and available when needed. The Data Analyst works with various data sources, collaborates with stakeholders to understand reporting needs, and helps transform data into meaningful information that supports college operations and decision-making.
Salary: $58,926.40 annually
Position Type: Full-Time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, and interactive visualizations using Power BI and other reporting tools.
- Assist with data model development and maintain an understanding of database structures and relationships.
- Validate reporting results, investigate discrepancies, and help resolve data-quality issues.
- Respond to data requests, collaborate with stakeholders to clarify reporting needs, and document reporting processes.
- Assist with projects and special assignments, maintain compliance with applicable laws and college policies, and protect confidential information.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, data analytics, or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- At least one year of experience developing reports and semantic models in Power BI.
- At least one year of experience in data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, or a related area.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing SQL queries.
- Experience working with student-level data in higher education.
- Working knowledge of Ellucian Banner.
- Familiarity with cloud databases and/or ETL processes.
- Experience with programming languages such as R or Python.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and data reporting.
- Understanding of data structures and relationships between database tables and columns.
- Strong attention to detail and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Benefits
WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.