Data Analyst - Remote
University of Illinois System
IT, Data Science
Urbana, IL, USA
Data Analyst - Remote
AITS Admin
- Hybrid/Remote
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The Data Analyst helps the university by providing support for data analysis and business intelligence tools. This role involves understanding what university staff need from data and working with them to create reports, dashboards, and other solutions that help them achieve their goals. The Data Analyst also assists the AITS Decision Support team in keeping analytics and business intelligence programs running smoothly, and helps with projects aimed at improving and updating the tools and systems used for data analysis.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and create an inventory track of data analytics and business intelligence assets, including data, reports, dashboards, and queries tools that will be used during future modernization programs and projects. [50%]
- Work directly with university staff to help them use data effectively, including building reports and dashboards based on their needs. [20%]
- Collaborate with other data analytics staff to design data solutions that follow university standards. [10%]
- Learn new data analytics tools and skills to help improve the team's and clients' success. [10%]
- Take part in projects, update others on progress, raise important issues, and help manage risks to keep projects on track. [5%]
- Help develop and coordinate training programs to improve data literacy among university staff. [3%]
- Perform other tasks that are fitting for a Data Analyst. (A very small portion of the work. (2%)
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
- College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months), Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months), 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months), Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
- Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.
Preferred:
- Experience working in a University or higher education setting.
- Familiarity with modern data analytics, including data virtualization and cloud data storage.
- Experience with cloud-based ERP systems.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Able to use critical thinking to understand what clients need, find useful information in data, and deliver solutions that work.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Capable of gathering requirements and developing data analysis solutions, including creating reports and visualizations, through an iterative process.
- Experienced in working with various stakeholders and teams.
- Able to develop SQL queries.
- Understands data models and database environments.
- Able to prioritize work and collaborate in a team setting.
- Flexible and comfortable working in an agile environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Pays close attention to detail.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a 100% Full Time Civil Service IT Tech Associate position. The expected start date is .
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $75,000.00 - 85,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE INFORMATION
For full consideration, please click the APPLY NOW link on this page to submit an application on the university portal accepting applications for this system office position by 6 pm on 6/2/2026. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
System HR Talent contact: Jordan Anderson at jca4@illinois.edu is available for further information on this specific search.
System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the System Human Resource Services, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 9000978
Job Category: Civil Service
Campus Location: Urbana
Linkedin Code: #LI-JA1