Position Details
Job Title
SR DATA ARCHITECT ANALYST
Position Number
8102297
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
DATA, SECURITY, & ARCHITECTURE
Location Code
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
This position develops strategies for business intelligence, reporting and data warehouse/data marts. Cleans and maintains the University's data models by developing a strategy for removing and deleting old data; and introducing new data. May evaluate new data sources for adherence to the organization's quality standards and ease of integration. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze user requirements and current operational procedures to improve Business Intelligence and Reporting applications.
- Interact appropriately with clients to assist with the installation, configuration, training, operation, customization, and troubleshooting of the Business Intelligence and Reporting products.
- In-depth understanding of ETL and Business Intelligence tools, technologies, architecture, and trends to develop best practices guidelines.
- Install, configure, upgrade and tune Business Intelligence and ETL software to ensure that the tools functions optimally.
- Provide advice to management concerning Business Intelligence and Reporting to develop strategic vision.
- Act as principal data architect and as a primary technical resource for BI and reporting applications.
- Provides mentoring and instructional support for members of the Business Intelligence staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field required; master's degree preferred. Four to six years of experience in data warehousing or directly related area required. Previous experience in higher education a plus.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent speaking, listening, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and co-workers.
- Project management and organizational skills.
- Commitment to service.
- Provides leadership in the use and administration of Business Intelligence and ETL.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A
Computer Skills
- Familiarity with relational database concepts and tools including SQL and SQL developer tools.
- Knowledge of data warehouse concepts and design.
- Extensive knowledge WebFocus and Congos ETL tools.
- In-depth knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, techniques and tools used in Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse and Reporting.
- Knowledge and experience with Oracle (PeopleSoft) technologies or similar large-scale vendor software and systems desirable.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
Open Date
08/19/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.