Database Analyst 3 (A)

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The Sr. Database Analyst in the School of Nursing and Health Studies’ (SONHS) Office of Student Services (OSS) reports to the Executive Director of Student/Post-Graduate Support Services and oversees all SONHS data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts as related to admission processes, student services functions, and course and curriculum issues.  The Sr. Database Analyst works closely with SONHS and University personnel to ensure SONHS systems are properly integrated with larger University systems so SONHS personnel can easily obtain solutions to any data-related issues.  Duties include holding regular group and one-on-one training sessions on data systems, coordinating the clinical clearance process, developing, implementing, and continuously refining a systematic data collection plan, running weekly admission numbers, completing attestation forms, and providing feedback on course schedules.  Sr. Database Analyst also serves as primary decision maker for the OSS office in the absence of the Assistant Dean.  The ideal applicant will be proficient in Microsoft Office systems and be able to learn, implement, and fully-utilize new database and data analysis software.  He/she must possess excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.  It is also important the Sr. Database Analyst be able to be self-directed as well as collaborative to work effectively as a member of the OSS team.  At least three years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, computer science, higher education, research and evaluation, or a related field is required.

Compensation Grade:  A10

Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting                                                                                   40%

• Oversee all SONHS data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts as related to admission processes, student services functions, and course and curriculum issues
• Work closely with the Executive Director of Student/Post-Graduate Support Services, Recruiter, Business System Analyst, and other key SONHS personnel to maintain current, thorough, and accurate data for easy access and reporting
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine a plan to collect data in a structured and systematic way, using the same techniques during the same timeframes to allow for accurate comparisons between terms
• Coordinate the compilation of data for yearly surveys by engaging various SONHS personnel to ensure reports are completed by the deadlines set by the Executive Director and allow for timely and thorough review and revision
• Run weekly admission numbers to compare the current term to the previous year
• Use OSS databases and CaneLink, Data Warehouse, and other University systems to retrieve student data and construct various reports that support the overall functions of SONHS and OSS

Data Systems and Training                                                                                                         25%

• Develop and maintain relationships with various University personnel to ensure SONHS systems are properly integrated with larger University systems and SONHS personnel can easily obtain solutions to any data-related issues
• Hold regular group and one-on-one training sessions with SONHS personnel to empower them to use SONHS and University systems effectively to streamline workflow and assist in the completion of job duties
• Serve as a sounding board for SONHS personnel to brainstorm solutions to issues with SONHS and University systems
• Create and maintain databases related to admission information, student enrollment, and other OSS functions
• Convert current databases into new software systems as needed to improve functionality
• Remain up-to-date on updates to Microsoft Access, NursingCAS, CaneLink, OnBase Salesforce, Data Warehouse, and SQL, and learn new software as needed

Clinical Clearance and Attestations                                                                                            15%

• Coordinate the clinical clearance process to ensure all nursing students are in complia