How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter must include examples of how your past work experience is applicable to this position.
Job Summary
The Institutional Analysis (IA) department at the University of Michigan-Flint is looking for a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Associate to support compliance reporting, accreditation efforts, and data-driven decision-making across campus.
This position reports to the Director of Institutional Analysis
Responsibilities*
Compliance & Regulatory Reporting:
- Help with submission of IPEDS (NCES), HEIDI (Michigan), and other state/federal reports observing deadlines and guidelines.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity in compliance reporting.
- Stay up to date with changing reporting requirements and data standards.
- Coordinate with university departments to provide compliance reporting data.
Guidebook & External Survey Reporting:
- Submit data for institutional rankings and guidebook surveys including (i.e. U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, College Board).
- Coordinate with university departments to provide accurate institutional data.
Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness Support:
- Provide data and reports to support accreditation processes and institutional reviews.
- Help develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards for institutional assessment.
- Help with campus-wide projects focused on student recruitment, success, and retention analytics.
- Work with Faculty and Student Researchers to support collaborative research projects that align with student success and retention.
Business Intelligence & Data Analysis:
- Use BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to create interactive dashboards and reports for university departments.
- Extract, clean, and analyze data to identify insights for decision-makers.
- Automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload.
- Maintain documentation of data definitions, reporting processes, and methodologies.
SQL & Python Data Processing:
- Develop SQL queries to extract data from institutional databases.
- Use Python scripts for data manipulation, cleaning, and automation of reporting tasks.
- Ensure data pipelines are efficient, scalable, and aligned with reporting needs.
Continuous Learning & Professional Growth:
- Stay informed about new trends in institutional research, BI technologies, and compliance reporting.
- Participate in professional development and attend relevant conferences or training sessions.
- Seek opportunities to enhance technical skills and improve institutional reporting practices.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
- Basic knowledge of SQL.
- Basic knowledge of Python programming for data analysis and automation.
- Experience with BI reporting tools (ie. Tableau, Business Objects).
Why Work at UM-Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
Modes of Work
Hybrid:
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
