Business Data Analyst II

Title: Business Data Analyst II

Employee Classification: Business Data Analyst II

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-VP Research & Innovation-190000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 67,920 - 70,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The Research Data & Analytics team within the Division of Research & Innovation develops reporting tools and data analysis to support data-driven decision-making that informs strategic planning and promotes transparency across the research enterprise. These reporting tools and data analytics provide real-time metrics such as research proposals, awards, expenditures, and student research data that are utilized by both UNT leadership and external stakeholders to help track progress, identify opportunities that align with strategic research goals, and implement solutions that enhance faculty, staff, and student success.

Position Overview

The Business Data Analyst II position is part of the Research Data & Analytics team within the Division of Research & Innovation. The position will design and implement student data solutions that enhance student success, academic performance tracking, and career outcome analysis. This role develops dashboards, predictive models, and automated reports using Power BI and SQL, integrating data from student information systems, research databases, and career services. The position enables strategic decision-making by connecting academic progress with research involvement and post-graduation outcomes. It requires advanced technical skills, a deep understanding of student lifecycle data, and a commitment to continuous improvement in analytics practices. This position reports to the Associate Director, Research Administration Information Systems & Analytics.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of professional experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Ability to analyze data, identify patterns or trends, and draw valid conclusions
* Ability to present data in clear concise forms to a variety of audiences
* Knowledge of BI tools, platforms, and technologies for data analysis and visualization.
* Understanding of data mining techniques, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling.
* Knowledge of managing and integrating data across multiple environments and systems.
* Familiarity with key business performance indicators (KPIs) and how data-driven insights can enhance strategic decision-making.
* Strong communication skills.
* Ability to apply creative, data-driven solutions to complex business problems and recommend innovative approaches for improvement.
* Proficiency in performing in-depth data analysis and delivering clear, actionable reports to guide business decisions.
* Skilled