Data Analyst

Department

Booth Admissions, MBA Programs: Operations

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.

For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary

The Data Analyst is an integral part of Chicago Booth’s Admissions team, serving as the data and business systems expert for the Office of Admissions. The primary focus of this position will be Admission’s system reporting, performance analysis, data integrity, and compliance. Manage data, reporting, workflows, and systems for recruitment and admissions, and the lead staff responsible for the data reporting and data mining. Work closely with the Operations, Marketing, Events, and Evaluation teams to enhance and streamline the use of data and analysis in order to make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive data reports using CRM (Slate) tools and Tableau. Focuses on using current data fields, and other data points to provide insight and recommendations across the full-life cycle of application processes.
• Works in consultation with Admissions teams to oversee management of data collection in Slate, including volunteer, prospective student, and applicant database. Leverages relevant additional data sources, including third party and/or internal survey data, to identify opportunities and guide strategic efforts.
• Plays the lead role in developing dashboards, status reports, and population profiles, as well as ad hoc and year-over-year report analysis. Synthesizes data across multiple platforms, provides strategic recommendations, and creates central repository and processes for departmental reporting.
• Creates data reports at the request of the leadership team and Dean’s Office, as needed.
• Serves as an internal consultant for developing queries, reports, and best practices in Slate.
• Develops close working relationships with other Slate experts throughout the School to collaborate and lead data initiatives for Chicago Booth.
• Develops and maintains system processes as needed. Manages adoption of relevant technology and platform updates, anticipates issues/challenges, and helps establish best-in-class workflows and data infrastructure.
• Incorporates data-driven methods around the collection and application, of qualitative and quantitative data, such as personas, perceptions, engagement, journey-mapping, event feedback, etc. Leverages relevant additional data sources, including third party and/or internal surveys or focus groups, to identify opportunities and guide strategic efforts.  
• With moderate direction from others, analyzes the users' requirements and solves routine database problems that ensures users and related applications can access necessary data sets.
• Participates in the development of queries and retrieval systems.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Coursework in computer science and statistics.

Experience:

• At least two years of related experience in data reporting.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Deep knowledge of how technical systems work and connect, as well as innate curiosity for problem-solving.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CRM Databases, Slate experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Coding fluency in Javascript, XSLT, HTML, and Tableau.

Preferred Competencies

• Exceptional communications skills.
• Professional demeanor, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach to the job.
• Superior organizational skills.
• handle multiple detailed priorities/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Proven ability to manage internal working relationships and interact and communicate with discretion, clarity, tact, and courtesy.
• maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Information Technology

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$55,250.00 - $74,750.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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