Data Analyst

WSU Tech • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

WSU Tech is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support institutional reporting, data analysis, and business intelligence initiatives. The 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 transforms data into meaningful information that supports college operations and decision-making.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time