The University of Texas at Arlington is hiring a Business Analytics Analyst II. This position involves working with University Analytics and is embedded within the College of Liberal Arts to provide data consultation, analysis, and new report development to support academic and operational decision-making. Responsibilities include creating comprehensive data analyses, executive summaries, visualizations, and collaborating with college leadership for data-driven decision support.
Highlights
Consult with departments on reporting needs and provide training on BI tools.
Develop predictive and statistical models using Python or R.
Create executive summaries and detailed visualizations for communication.
Proficiency required in SQL and experience with data models on a data lakehouse platform.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and five years of SQL programming experience.
Monthly salary basis with compensation based on qualifications and experience.
Required skills include expertise in statistical reasoning, data storytelling, and stakeholder alignment.
Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience in NLP and text data analytics.
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | S06298P Position Title | Business Analytics Analyst II Department | University Analytics Location | Arlington Job Family | Business Technology Position Status | Full-time Work Hours | Standard Work Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm Open to | External and Internal Salary | Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Duration | Funding expected to continue Pay Basis | Monthly Benefits Eligible | Yes Benefits at UTA | We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php Job Summary | The Business Analytics Analyst II reports to University Analytics and is embedded within a campus department to provide data consultation, analysis, and new report development to meet departmental needs. Special emphasis on full data analysis and report creation, as well as providing executive summaries, visualizations of the analysis and understanding of the meanings within the data. The position will be embedded within the College of Liberal Arts (COLA), supporting the Dean and college leadership in making data-informed decisions across a wide range of academic and operational areas. The ideal candidate will be a data-savvy, collaborative professional who is passionate about higher education and motivated to make a meaningful impact through creative, insightful, and actionable data work. Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Consults with department users on their reporting needs, advising on data availability and reporting formats to meet their objectives. Provides end-user consultation and training on the use of BI tools, reports, and dashboards. Helps stakeholders effectively understand and use data insights, offering guidance on data definitions and standards to ensure consistency across reporting and analytics. Additionally, provides executive summaries and data visualizations to clearly communicate the meaning of analysis to department leadership. Develops predictive and statistical data models using tools like Python or R, leveraging the data lakehouse platform for scalable data processing. Analyzes, validates, and cleans large datasets, designs multi-dimensional data models for advanced analytics, and uses SQL and BI tools to create insightful reports and interactive dashboards. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, offering expertise and guidance to fellow analysts, data stewards and department users in areas like analytics products, data management best practices, model development, and tool usage. Serve as the voice of data within COLA, working closely with the Dean, College Business Officer, HR staff, and academic leadership. Participate in leadership and staff meetings to help shape conversations around resource allocation, budgeting, enrollment planning, and student success and faculty success policy and planning strategies. Be able to translate complex data into clear, meaningful narratives and visualizations for senior decision-makers. Play an active role in university-wide analytics governance groups such as the Data Stewards Council. Educate and support others in the college on effective self-service data use. In coordination with the central analytics team, the individual will help develop new dashboards, reports, and ensure alignment with governance rules and standards for data product development. Acting as a bridge between the central unit and the college, this person will promote transparency, share information, and foster professional collaboration across both units. Performs other duties assigned. Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems or related discipline. Five (5) years in SQL programming. In-depth working knowledge and experience of data mining in SQL or No-SQL data environments. Experience developing in at least one (1) object-oriented programming language. Experience in a data analysis, data driven research and/or predictive analysis. Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. Ten or more years of experience in programming, statistics, or data science within higher education. Proficiency in SQL and Python programming, with experience analyzing and developing data models on a data lakehouse platform. Proven experience in building predictive or statistical models. Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and text data analytics. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Professional statistical reasoning, data storytelling, and communication skills, along with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around shared data definitions and metrics. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset that fits well within COLA’s open and engaged culture. Ability to work well with people in all levels of the organization. Ability to prepare and present reports and dashboards to various audiences is required. Displays attention to detail and accuracy. Professional MS Office skills (Word, Excel), SharePoint. Excellent organization, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication (verbal and written) skills. Ability to communicate and collaborate with people at all levels of the organization. Exhibit intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a willingness to support data literacy efforts across the college. Skilled in creating BI reports and interactive dashboards using tools such as Databricks, Qlik, Strategy, OAC, or SAS Viya. Proven ability to create executive summaries of complex data analysis and data storytelling to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders. Familiarity with version control tools, such as Git. Other Requirements | Examples of the type of work this position may support include analyzing faculty workload and student credit hour (SCH) data to inform instructional planning and resource allocation; identifying curriculum bottlenecks and tracking degree progression to support student success initiatives; developing post-graduation outcomes reports to evaluate program effectiveness; supporting predictive modeling to anticipate enrollment patterns, course performance, or retention risk; and conducting course success analyses and policy impact evaluations with a focus on measurable outcomes and actionable insights. Working Conditions | Special Conditions for Eligibility | CBC Requirement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. University Information | The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. ADA Accommodations | The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Open Until Filled | Minimum Number of References Required | 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted | 3 Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or equivalent
* How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
None/less than 1 year
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
* What is your experience with SQL programming and querying relational or NoSQL databases?
None/less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
5 years or more
* How many years of experience do you have in data analysis, data science, or statistics?
None/less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
5 years or more
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
Other Document(s)
Relevant URL
OFFICE OF TALENT, CULTURE AND ENGAGEMENT J.D. Wetsel Service Center 1225 W. Mitchell Road Arlington, TX 76019
