BI Analyst III - Enrollment Management

Utah Valley University • Main Campus - Orem, UT

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About The Position

The BI Analyst III advances enrollment strategy, operational efficiency, and data-informed decision-making across the student lifecycle, from recruitment and admission through registration, financial aid, and retention. The analyst uses university data and, where applicable, external market research or data, following UVU data management and governance procedures. Working with BIRS leadership, the role coordinates the collection, aggregation, and analysis of information from multiple sources to generate insights into institutional performance.

The position produces actionable reports, dashboards, and visualizations that present key metrics, identify operational improvement opportunities, and support root-cause analysis. It provides reporting solutions and responds to ad-hoc requests across business areas, and participates in designing and developing business intelligence reporting tools for Student Affairs. The analyst also trains and mentors junior analysts and keeps current with emerging practices in data analysis, data management, data visualization, and data storytelling.

The role requires a related bachelor’s degree and at least two years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six years. Preferred qualifications include three or more years of related experience, preferably in higher education enrollment management, and experience with Banner Student, a recruitment CRM, and Power BI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Statistics, Business, or a related discipline, plus at least two years of directly related experience; OR a combination of education and related experience totaling six years.
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools and techniques, including data modeling, data warehousing, and data visualization.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, data mining, database design and management, and data governance best practices.
• Knowledge of programming languages and data analysis tools such as SQL, R, and Python.
• Knowledge of higher education institutions’ structures, policies, and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including explaining technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Advanced data analysis, statistical methods, and enrollment forecasting skills.
• Ability to define metrics, validate cohort logic, and conduct multivariable comparisons across programs, terms, and peer institutions.
• Ability to write complex SQL queries and build data models.
• Ability to design clear, accurate, and visually effective dashboards and reports.
• Ability to translate analytical findings into briefing materials for executive and faculty audiences.
• Ability to gather business requirements and turn them into technical solutions.
• Ability to perform data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting across integrated systems.
• Project management skills and ability to balance competing priorities and tight deadlines, especially during peak enrollment cycles.
• Ability to use computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, data analytics, reporting, and automation tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to understand stakeholder business needs and align analysis and insights with those needs.
• Ability to develop and implement data quality checks and standards to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations through clear reports, presentations, and visualizations.
• Ability to support projects from inception through design, implementation, data extraction or collection, and final reporting and presentation.
• Ability to present oneself as professional, competent, and cordial.
• Ability to collaborate within the department and with data stewards and custodians.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of directly related experience, preferably in higher education enrollment management.
• Experience with Banner Student, a recruitment CRM, and Power BI.
• Familiarity with Python, R, or similar analytical languages.

Responsibilities

• Advance enrollment strategy, operational efficiency, and data-informed decisions across the student lifecycle.
• Use university data and applicable external market research or data in accordance with UVU data management and governance procedures.
• Coordinate with BIRS leadership to collect, aggregate, and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Produce actionable reports, dashboards, and visualizations showing key metrics, operational improvement areas, and root-cause analyses.
• Provide reporting solutions and respond to ad-hoc report requests across multiple business areas.
• Participate in the design and development of business intelligence reporting tools used by Student Affairs.
• Train and mentor junior analysts in data analysis techniques, visualization tools, and data management and governance practices.
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in data analysis, data management, data visualization, and data storytelling.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level