Liberty University
Electronic Resources Data Analyst I for JFL
🇺🇸
Lynchburg, VA
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Full-Time
💰
TBD
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Data Science
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January 13th, 2026
Power BI
PowerBI
Python
Edtech.com's Summary
Liberty University, Inc. is hiring an Electronic Resources Data Analyst I for the Jerry Falwell Library. The role involves supporting the library through data analysis to improve decision making by developing technical requirements, extracting, and managing data from multiple sources to understand library usage trends while balancing project needs and user feedback.
Highlights
- Analyze workflow and data integrity issues and recommend solutions.
- Support library departments with data collection, reporting, and statistical presentations for assessments and reports such as IPEDS and SACS.
- Compile and analyze electronic resource usage to assist in renewal planning, interpreting data from standards like SUSHI and COUNTER.
- Create and maintain procedural documentation related to job responsibilities.
- Communicate and collaborate positively with various library and university departments and customers.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies, processes, and industry benchmarks.
- Work as a team member supporting Liberty University's mission.
- Required skills include significant proficiency with Excel, experience in data analysis and reporting, and a Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree or graduate status, experience with Power BI, Tableau, and academic library experience.
- Physical requirements include desk work, communication abilities, and occasional lifting up to 10 pounds, with a climate-controlled work environment.
Electronic Resources Data Analyst I for JFL Full Description
The primary purpose of this position will be to support the Jerry Falwell Library through data analysis for improved decision making. This position will work to develop technical requirements and comprehensive solutions to extract and manage data from multiple internal and external source systems to ensure accurate and clear understanding of library usage and trends. This position is expected to understand the importance of balancing project requirements and user feedback while also performing data analysis using various tools and techniques.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyst I
- Able to perform the following tasks:
- Analyze and advise management of workflow issues and data integrity problems and offer recommendations on resolution.
- Support library departments with data collection and reporting
- Design and present statistical data to support resource assessment and annual reports, such as IPEDS and SACS.
- Compile and analyze usage of electronic resources and supports renewal planning.
- Interpret and normalize data from industry standard usage statistic frameworks including SUSHI and COUNTER
- Create and maintain procedural documentation related to responsibilities and duties of the position.
- Consistently display excellent customer service through positive interaction and communication with other JFL departments, library customers, and other LU departments as needed.
- Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
- Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
- Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
Analyst II
- Proficiency in the functions and responsibilities of the Analyst I position.
- Able to perform the following tasks:
- Understand University systems and data sets.
- Able to summarize and describe raw data sets for departmental consumption.
- Validate data and its description throughout various parts of the workflow, from source systems to final outputs
- Perform analysis of data that aligns to organizational goals and relays business impacts of findings through sound data driven recommendations.
- Deliver recommendations to library administration that communicates business impact and alignment with organizational goals.
Analyst III
- Proficiency in the functions and responsibilities of the Analyst I and II positions.
- Operationalize key findings, insights, and recommendations.
- Create and maintain dashboards for various audiences, including collections and management
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Analyst I
Required
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Demonstrate significant proficiency with Excel
- Experience in data analysis and reporting
- Two years of relevant experience
Preferred
- Master's degree or graduate status
- Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools
- Experience with dashboard platforms such as Tableau
- Academic library experience
Analyst II
Required
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerBI, or SQL
- Demonstrated proficiency with report writing tools such as Argos, SSRS, or Tableau
- Demonstrated experience in data analysis and reporting.
- Three years of relevant experience
Preferred
- Master's degree or graduate status
- Statistical analysis training
- Knowledge of Python or R.
- Academic library experience
Analyst III
Required
- Master's degree
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerBI, or SQL
- Demonstrated excellence with report writing tools such as Argos, SSRS, or Tableau
- Demonstrated experience with Python or R
- Knowledge of SPSS
- Four years of relevant experience
Preferred
- Statistical analysis training
- Academic library experience
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
- Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong computer and technical skills
Problem Solving
- Thoughtfully able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus
- Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
- Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. The working environment also includes the facilitation of occasional outdoor events.
Driving Requirements
If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.
Target Hire Date2026-02-16
Time TypeFull time
LocationLynchburg - In Office
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
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