Overview
Electronic Research Administration Data Analyst
The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Auburn University is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Electronic Research Administration (ERA) Data Analyst. This position is responsible for extracting, transforming, and analyzing data from the ERA system and related platforms, developing dashboards, automating reporting processes, and generating actionable insights to enhance research compliance and operational efficiency. This position is located on the Auburn University campus in Auburn, AL.
Essential Functions
- Extracts, cleans, transforms, and analyzes data from the ERA system or other institutional systems, ensuring accuracy and relevance to provide meaningful reports, enhance process improvement, and support data-driven decision-making. Develops SQL queries and data pipelines to automate reporting.
- Develops and maintains dashboards and visualizations to present findings, ensuring clear communication of insights to stakeholders. Includes designing user-friendly interfaces, integrating real-time data updates, and utilizing visualization tools to highlight key metrics and trends.
- Leads collaborations with cross-functional teams to define analytical priorities and design custom data solutions. Gathers requirements, customizes dashboards to meet specific needs, and provides training to stakeholders on how to interpret and use the visualizations.
- Develops data strategies that support compliance, planning, and institutional decision-making.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.3 years of experience in data analysis and reporting, as well as with data management tools or systems.Must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident.Minimum Skills, Licenses, and Certifications
Strong knowledge of SQL, Excel, and dashboard tools (Power BI, Tableau, Visio, etc.).Familiarity with data governance and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) tools.Familiarity with Huron Research Suite (HRS) integrations and data workflows within enterprise environments.Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Ability to navigate HRS's nested data structures for reporting and analytics.Ability to build and optimize SQL queries and automated data pipelines to streamline reporting.Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other relevant field desired.Experience in research administration systems.Experience in Higher Education.Posting Details
Salary Range : $56,610-$96,230Job Category : ResearchWorking Hours : Non-traditional; city location is Auburn, ALEqual Opportunity Compliance Statement : It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit our website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants : Contact information for 3 reference providers is required as part of the application process.
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