Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.   

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. 

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates and advances institutional initiatives in support of institutional rankings, including expertise in rankings and methodologies, managing processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and communication efforts internally
2. Provides project and data support for the Data Strategy Leadership Team priorities, including analytics, data governance, and process improvement
3. Ensures alignment with IT support structures, collaboration tools, and governance to optimize data strategy effectiveness
4. Collaborates with stakeholders to define requirements, to ensure compliance, and to align with stated objectives
5. Engages with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to communicate project status, solicit feedback, and address concerns
6. Maintains accurate documentation of policies, procedures, and standards

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*:
1. Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and support for data strategy initiatives
2. Stays abreast of advancements and regulatory changes pertaining to data strategy initiatives
3. Promotes operational and service excellence in alignment with the office's mission

Aggregates and performs statistical analysis on data based on requests from Cabinet or division leadership.  Interprets data to identify trends, conduct root cause analysis or suggest areas of improvement.  Design, develop and maintain analytical tools, reports and dashboards.  Supports the overall Division level strategic plan and data related initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support division and underlying offices by providing accurate data to support decision making and functional activities including generating recurring or ad hoc reports
2. Maintains analytical tools, reporting and dashboards, including but not limited to maintenance of data to support analytics needs and ensuring accuracy and consistency of key data sets, reports and metrics
3. Completes monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reporting and data analysis
4. Responds to data requests from division and underlying offices
5. Develops queries and/or gathers data from various sources; in addition, may interpret the data to provide value added analysis
6. Conducts data analysis and discovery to identify trends and correlations to uncover insights
7. Recommends information that should be analyzed based on key indicators, works to determine root cause, and/or identify areas of concern
8. Audits data, validates calculations and troubleshoots irregularities; supports data governance process
9. Utilize predictive analytics to identify trends and provide counsel to departments
10. Produces and delivers standard and customized reports, dashboards and ad-hoc requests based on business need
11. Assists with continual process improvements by researching methods to continue to automate and streamline processes
12. Responsible for addressing a high volume of system-related activities in a timely fashion while consistently maintaining a high level of quality and customer satisfaction
13. Uses available tools and resource materials to provide information and resolve issues and requests
14. Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across campus, including working closely with the Office of University Data Strategy to maintain alignment with overall university data strategy

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Statistics, Business Analytics, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience
Five (5) years of experience in Data Analysis preferably in an academic setting Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make effective decisions

Preferred Experience
Prior experience in data management and/or business intelligence software such as SAS, Tableau or Power BI.
Experience in maintaining and creating documentation and effectively explaining requirements
Project Management Experience

Additional Education Requirements
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
 

ABILITIES
Self-starter with ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to manage confidential data professionally

KNOWLEDGE
Experience with statistical modeling and descriptive statistics
Reporting and data analytics experience
Requires knowledge of and practical application of testing methodologies and experience
Understanding of interdependencies between various systems and downstream impact design, development, and testing

SKILLS
Strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity, a proven work ethic and self-directed
Strong analytical, process mapping, and procedural documentation skills
Strong problem-solving skills (critical, strategic, and evaluative thinking)
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with querying data, data interpretation and report generation
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite with an emphasis on Excel, PeopleSoft, Nolij)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf