Business Intelligence Analyst

Ensured Consideration Date: January 19, 2026

 

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.

The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.

Summary

As a member of Information Technology, the Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for data reporting. Primary responsibilities include writing reports, dashboards, creating data sets, executing test plans and creating reporting documentation. You will become part of a culture that empowers employees, treats them with respect, and encourages innovation and open communication.

Michigan Tech IT develops and supports technology solutions that enable Michigan Tech's faculty, students, and staff to excel in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and public service. We’re committed to supporting all members of the Husky community.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Create, design and execute dashboards/data visualizations and operational reporting using the campus software reporting tools. Including but not limited to WebFOCUS and SQL Developer
• Plan, create and support self-service data tools
• Document reporting specifications
• Prepare and execute test plans
• Review/understand university processes/procedures and make recommendations for improvements
• Provide occasional support outside of regular business operating hours including evenings and weekends.
• Maintain university data dictionary
• Prioritize work in line with institutional expectations
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work
• Other duties as assigned

 

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Bachelor’s degree in business/data analytics, computer science, management information systems or technically related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired

Required Experience

• Demonstrated professional experience using a query based reporting tool to create reports and dashboards (e.g. WebFOCUS or Tableau)
• Demonstrated professional experience and understanding of complex table joins and database query languages

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Experience in an academic environment
• Experience using Oracle, Ellucian Banner, and/or Information Builders WebFOCUS
• Experience with data governance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, processes, and complex situations to determine a best course of action using problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Experience working on projects in a project management environment

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

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