Job Details

BI Analyst III

Position Number: 6454063
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Institutional Research and Planning

BI Analyst III

Salary: $62,542.00 - $73,579.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2604709
Closing: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Digital Transformation/CIO

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented BI Analyst III to join the Business Intelligence & Research Services (BIRS) team. This role plays a vital part in advancing the university's data-informed culture by providing high-quality data analysis, reporting, and insights that support institutional planning, compliance, and operational excellence. Under the direction of BIRS leadership, the BI Analyst III serves as both a technical expert and a strategic partner-supporting university staff and faculty in meeting internal data needs and fulfilling external reporting requirements for state and federal agencies, accreditation bodies, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring advanced skills in data visualization, statistical analysis, and institutional research, along with the ability to communicate complex data in clear, actionable ways. This position offers the opportunity to lead in developing dashboards, reports, and data tools that drive decision-making and continuous improvement across the university. As a senior member of the team, the BI Analyst III also mentors junior analysts and contributes to data governance and reporting best practices. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that supports UVU's commitment to student success, transparency, and institutional accountability.

Summary of Responsibilities

Manages and maintains quality of institutional databases. Extracts and analyzes institutional data used both internally for operational and strategic decision making and externally for informational and official institutional reporting to state and federal agencies, accreditation, program review, and other programs such as IPEDS, Perkins, VSA, and Student-Right-to-Know.
Analysis: Coordinates with BIRS leadership in the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insights into institutional performance.
Produce actionable reports, dashboards, and visualizations that show key performance indicators KPIs, identify areas of improvement into current operations, and display root cause analysis of problems.
Reporting and tools: 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 Academic Affairs.
Train and mentor junior analysts on data analysis techniques, data visualization tools, and best practices for data management and governance. Stay up to date on emerging trends and best practices in data analysis, data management, data visualization, and storytelling with data.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree and one year of related experience or any combination of education and experience totaling five years. Related degrees might include Administration (Educational, Public, or Business), Behavioral Science, Research/Evaluation, Information Systems, etc.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of business intelligence tools and techniques, such as data modeling, data warehousing, and data visualization.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and data mining techniques.
Knowledge of database design, database management, and data governance best practices.
Knowledge of programming languages such as SQL, R, Python, and other data analysis tools.
Knowledge of higher education institutions' structure, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of business intelligence tools and techniques, such as data modeling, data warehousing, and data visualization.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and data mining techniques.
Knowledge of database design, database management, and data governance best practices.
Knowledge of programming languages such as SQL, R, Python, and other data analysis tools.
Knowledge of higher education institutions' structure, policies, and procedures.

Abilities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to understand the business needs and objectives of stakeholders to ensure that data analysis and insights align with their needs.
Ability to train and mentor junior analysts on data analysis techniques, data visualization tools, and best practices for data management and governance.
Ability to stay up-to-date on emerging trends and best practices in data analysis, data management, data visualization, and storytelling with data.
Ability to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency by developing and implementing data quality checks and standards.
Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear and concise reports, presentations, and visualizations.
Ability to support a project from inception through the design, implementation, and extraction/collection of data to the creation of the final report and presentation.
Ability to present themselves as professional, competent, and cordial.
Ability to collaborate within the department and with data stewards and custodians.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5036274/bi-analyst-iii

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