Business Intelligence Specialist

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State is seeking a Business Intelligence Specialist.

Responsibilities: Following are the key responsibilities of this role:

• Provide analytical support to assist college and unit leadership in making decisions related to budget planning, strategic planning, student populations/data and general business operations
• Participate in the development, assessment, and ongoing monitoring of strategic goals and objectives, and provide support and guidance in interpreting and utilizing the data and reports generated, determining the impact on proposed programs and developing viable alternatives and strategies
• Serve as a resource for staff across the college charged with writing ad hoc queries and/or performing data analysis
• Consult with college offices on issues regarding data collection and management; serve as the college's point of contact for the creation and distribution of on-line surveys and benchmarks with other units on possible surveys
• Engage with other Data Management employees across the university to share best practices and common reporting needs.

Education and Experience: This position will be filled at the Senior Professional level and requires Master's degree or higher and 6+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preference for a degree in a data-focused field of study, an understanding of relevant web and metadata standards; an interest in or experience in stewarding or managing research data; and/or experience with SQL, NOSQL and/or SOLR, or similar. A demonstrated understanding of scientific research methods and data collection processes; strong organizational skills, and a tolerance for occasional project ambiguity; a willingness to work directly with researchers; and the ability to work both independently and in small results-oriented teams are additional valued qualities in an applicant.

The Pennsylvania State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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