Functional Data and Reporting Analyst

at  University of Alberta

Department Vice-President Finance & Administration - Shared Services Innovation
Salary range $73,849.29 to $102,918.30
Hours per week 40
Grade 11
Posted date January 22, 2025
Closing date February 5, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary Diploma or Degree in Computing Science or Management Information Systems.
• Minimum 3 years as a Data or Reporting Analyst.
• Experience with ERP Applications, both HR and Finance.
• Expertise in PeopleSoft Application functionality and knowledge of the technical components and data structures of the application.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with data querying and extraction.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms).
• Solid understanding of data governance, data quality, and data integration best practices.
• The ability to communicate effectively, and collaborate with business users/stakeholders.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, managing time and resources effectively to achieve results, effectively focusing on workload.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, or working with large, complex datasets.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and data storage solutions.
• Experience with large post secondary institutions is an asset.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight February 5, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Participate and collaborate with Business and Technical teams in system upgrades, the design and development of new modules and/or processes, and the implementation of new solutions that will enhance business processes and user experience.
• Investigate and analyze data requests to determine expected outcomes, business/stakeholder requirements, and the best method for generating and accessing the information.
• Develop SQL queries to extract data and maintain dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Consult and/or collaborate with other subject matter experts and business units & IST, Analytics and Institutional Research (PAIR), and Programmers/Developers as appropriate.
• Inform the identification of key performance indicators that can support the measurement and monitoring of business performance toward strategic goals.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, including business process flows, system specifications, reporting processes/methodologies and training materials.