Data Analyst/Report Writer

Aqueelah Rivers

Position Purpose

The Data Analyst/Report Writer in the Department of Information Services will be responsible for the fulfillment of data and report requests, providing end user support, and investigating and resolving transactional and data-related issues of Blackbaud products.  This role will also be responsible for Blackbaud system support as needed.

 

Principal Responsibilities

• Produce or support the production of standard, custom and dashboard reports utilizing data warehouse and transactional systems
• Supports and maintains the University Advancement web-based reporting infrastructure built in SQL Server Reporting Services while adhering to internal standards and change management practices
• Fulfills data requests for mailing lists, donor rolls, demographic and giving analyses, and other requests
• Using advanced analytical skills, provide comprehensive assessments to management that interpret patterns and trends, and determine overall data quality
• Performs business requirements gathering and analysis and clearly communicates findings to various stakeholders
• Provide program support for Blackbaud fundraising software products used by the University Advancement community
• Participate in thorough testing and validation efforts ensuring timely and accurate results in a team environment
• Provides data manipulation and reporting assistance to other departments as needed
• Assists with the development of audit reports in support of data management integrity
• Designs, creates, and maintains application and business process related documentation
• Provides appropriate service, support, and advice to end users regarding technical and reporting issues
• Provides advice, guidance, and training to end users concerning the capabilities and functions of the reporting systems
• Participates as a member of the FSU Advancement Data Integrity Committee (FADIC)
• Protects confidential information

 

Education & Experience

 

• Bachelor's degree in finance, analytics, informatics, computer science, or related field required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience programming in SQL or similar query language required
• Proven history of utilizing SSRS (other BI tools such as Cognos or Business Objects may substitute) for report development and publishing
• Experience as a subject matter expert on a business application or process, including participation on large project initiatives preferred
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office product suite, including Excel and Access
• Understanding of standard IT policies and procedures, including usage of test environments and change procedures
• Strong aptitude for diagnosing end user problems, identifying and implementing solutions
• Excel at uncovering hidden trends in a volume of data
• Working knowledge of relational database architectures
• Experience with Blackbaud products preferred

 

Danielle Repic

Aqueelah Rivers:

Position Purpose

The Data Analyst/Report Writer in the Department of Information Services will be responsible for the fulfillment of data and report requests, providing end user support, and investigating and resolving transactional and data-related issues of Blackbaud products.  This role will also be responsible for Blackbaud system support as needed.

 

Principal Responsibilities

• Produce or support the production of standard, custom and dashboard reports utilizing data warehouse and transactional systems
• Supports and maintains the University Advancement web-based reporting infrastructure built in SQL Server Reporting Services while adhering to internal standards and change management practices
• Fulfills data requests for mailing lists, donor rolls, demographic and giving analyses, and other requests
• Using advanced analytical skills, provide comprehensive assessments to management that interpret patterns and trends, and determine overall data quality
• Performs business requirements gathering and analysis and clearly communicates findings to various stakeholders
• Provide program support for Blackbaud fundraising software products used by the University Advancement community
• Participate in thorough testing and validation efforts ensuring timely and accurate results in a team environment
• Provides data manipulation and reporting assistance to other departments as needed
• Assists with the development of audit reports in support of data management integrity
• Designs, creates, and maintains application and business process related documentation
• Provides appropriate service, support, and advice to end users regarding technical and reporting issues
• Provides advice, guidance, and training to end users concerning the capabilities and functions of the reporting systems
• Participates as a member of the FSU Advancement Data Integrity Committee (FADIC)
• Protects confidential information

 

Education & Experience

 

• Bachelor's degree in finance, analytics, informatics, computer science, or related field required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience programming in SQL or similar query language required
• Proven history of utilizing SSRS (other BI tools such as Cognos or Business Objects may substitute) for report development and publishing
• Experience as a subject matter expert on a business application or process, including participation on large project initiatives preferred
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office product suite, including Excel and Access
• Understanding of standard IT policies and procedures, including usage of test environments and change procedures
• Strong aptitude for diagnosing end user problems, identifying and implementing solutions
• Excel at uncovering hidden trends in a volume of data
• Working knowledge of relational database architectures
• Experience with Blackbaud products preferred

 

 Is this a salary or hourly position? Full-time?

Thank you