Business Intelligence Developer for Decision Support

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7142012 (Ref.No. BSU36837)
Posted: April 25, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Business Intelligence Developer in the Office of Decision Support is responsible for creating and maintaining data solutions to support the University's strategic plan and student success initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with key stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into functional specifications that can be implemented using BSU's data warehouse, operational data files, and business intelligence tools. This position is responsible for analyzing and understanding business requirements to design, develop, test and deploy reporting and analytical solutions to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions that support the University's strategic plan and improve student success. The incumbent will also play a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data used in reporting and analytics.

We're seeking an experienced BI Developer to join the Office of Decision Support. As the BI Developer, you'll work closely with key stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into functional specifications. You'll analyze data to provide insights and support decision-making that aligns with the University's strategic plan and supports student success. You'll also be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data used in reporting, analysis and analytics.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge through various professional development opportunities. We offer hybrid work options that allow you to have a partial WFH schedule.

If you're a passionate BI Developer with a strong technical background and excellent communication and collaboration skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success.

Job Function:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Statistics, Decision Support, Information Systems, or related field.

Minimum Experience:

At least one year of experience in business intelligence field.

Preferred Experience:

3+ years of experience in business intelligence field. Experience in a higher education setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into functional specifications
Develop, test and deploy reporting and analytical solutions using data warehousing and business intelligence tools.
Ensure data quality, integrity and accuracy in all reporting and analytics.
Analyze data to provide insights and support decision-making that aligns with the University's strategic plan and supports student success.
Work with the IT team to maintain data systems and develop new solutions as required.
Provide technical guidance and support to end-users in accessing and using BI tools and solutions.
Develop and maintain documentation of BI solutions, including technical specifications and user guides.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments in business intelligence and data warehousing technologies.
Manage the organization of content and user access on Ball State’s Tableau Server.
Serve as IRDS point of contact for the resolution of new access requests troubleshooting of access issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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