Details
Open Date 06/09/2025
Requisition Number PRN42142B
Job Title Business Data Analyst
Working Title Business Data Analyst
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday. 8 am to 5 pm. With occasional weekend availability as needed. Hybrid model. In office presence required twice a month min or as needed.
VP Area President
Department 01833 - Financial Services Technology Support
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $56,000 to $60,000 DOE
Close Date 09/09/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The University of Utah – Financial Service Technology Support ( FSTS ) is seeking a highly motivated entry-level business analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring that our Financial Services processes are efficient, compliant, and continuously improving.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates data to assess the needs of our Financial Services district business owners. The candidate will be skilled at both qualitative and quantitative analyses and can communicate findings clearly. The candidate will work closely with district leaders to define data for assessing the effectiveness and impact of Financial Services.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Clients.
o Engage with clients to understand their unique business needs.
o Manage ongoing business partners relationship to provide satisfaction with UIT .
o Proactively resolve customer satisfaction issues.
o Works collaboratively with business owners to determine areas where data collection and analysis are needed to understand how financial data is collected and utilized.
Create Reports.
o Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards and both recurring and ad hoc reports using Power BI, Excel, and other tools to visualize KPIs and support data-driven business decisions.
o Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with business goals.
o Document report logic, data sources, and assumptions for transparency and reproducibility.
Data Analysis.
o Use various tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, SQL , Tableau) to analyze data.
o Present relevant data to inform decision-making in support of Financial Services initiatives.
o Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities through data exploration and visualization.
o Perform root cause analysis to support operational improvements and strategic planning.
Support and Operations
o Support the FS team with service requests, prioritizations, and other duties as assigned.
o Provide training and support to end-users on how to interpret and use dashboards and reports.
o Monitor data quality and escalate issues as needed to ensure data integrity.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two to four years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Effective Communication and Interpersonal skills.
o Demonstrated experience in producing data-rich reports that are easily understood by various stakeholders.
Technical Background.
o PeopleSoft Query preferred.
o SQL preferred.
o Experience with BI tools, SQL , relational, and multidimensional database designs.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI)
Problem-Solving Skills & Analytical Thinking.
o Ability to analyze requirements and establish protocols.
o Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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