Technical Business Analysts

In-person, Monday – Friday, 8 : 00AM-5 : 00PM

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VP Area Academic Affairs

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Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $55,000 - $75,000

Close Date

Close Date 12 / 02 / 2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-ranked division of the David Eccles School of Business, is seeking a highly detailed, execution-focused Business Data Analyst to be the core technical producer for the Institute’s foundational data work. This role is critical for transforming the vast amount of raw data Lassonde has amassed over its 25-year history into a reliable, standardized, and usable asset.

This is a real-world, hands‑on digital transformation opportunity that provides unparalleled experience in data engineering, governance, and organizational impact. The successful candidate will build a powerful professional portfolio by delivering the technical foundation for a major institutional strategy.

The ideal candidate is a technical specialist with a love for data and checklists , committed to rigorous technical quality assurance. They will perform the hands‑on data engineering required to ensure the Institute’s long‑term data holdings are clean, validated, and ready to power strategic decisions. The role will maintain a comprehensive understanding of the digital tools available and approved within the University ecosystem.

Learn more about the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at https : / / lassonde.utah.edu .

The Analyst will serve as the technical engine, focused on achieving data quality and integrity across the Lassonde data environment :

• Data Preparation & Blending : Utilize technical skills, including Python and tools like Google Colab , to execute data transformation, blending, and preparation scripts. The goal is to harmonize datasets from Lassonde’s disparate sources and legacy systems into a unified structure.
• Survey Integration : Serve as the primary technical resource for survey data (e.g., from Qualtrics ) extraction and preparation, ensuring data is correctly structured, tagged, and ready for integration into the Institute’s central data repository.
• Cleaning & Normalization : Implement rigorous data cleaning and normalization protocols to standardize formatting, correct inconsistencies, and eliminate redundancies in the Institute’s long‑term data holdings.

Audits, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance

Marketing, Sales and Data Software Support & Integration

Documentation & Context

Strategic Reporting and Data Visualization

Collaborative Problem-Solving & Strategic Agility

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example : bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

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The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Aff

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