Rutgers University · 2 weeks ago
Associate Data Analyst
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$71K/yr - $109K/yr
2+ years expRutgers University is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent public institution of higher education. They are seeking an Associate Data Analyst to support the University Finance and Administration by preparing, integrating, and validating data for accurate reporting and operational effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Assist in gathering, preparing, and curating data from multiple sources, including ERP systems, databases, and external datasets, to support reporting and analytical use
Collaborate with stakeholders across the university, including subject matter experts, OIT partners, business managers, campus leaders, and University Finance units, to understand reporting needs and ensure data solutions meet business requirements
Assist in developing and maintaining workflows for data acquisition, validation, transformation, and integration
Create and maintain operational reports, including Tableau-based reporting and selected ERP reports such as FRS, OTBI, BI Publisher, and Smart View
Apply data quality checks to remove inaccuracies, duplicates, and inconsistencies, and perform data validation to identify and resolve data quality issues
Support data integrity, security, and appropriate access within data environments
Support the creation and maintenance of data pipelines and integration workflows using SQL, Python, and related tools. Use cloud-based data tools (e.g., OCI, Azure) as needed for data processing and analysis
Ensure compliance with data governance standards and maintain metadata, data definitions, data lineage, and transformation documentation
Provide technical support related to data sources, data quality, and reporting workflows
Create, maintain, and update technical and non-technical documentation for data assets and reporting solutions
Stay current with best practices in data management, data engineering, and reporting to support continuous improvement
Identify and implement opportunities to improve data processes, workflows, and reporting efficiency
Support data literacy initiatives and assist stakeholders with data sources, reporting workflows, and data quality processes
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field, and at least two (2) years of experience as a data analyst or in a similar role
Proficiency in SQL and Python for data preparation, transformation, and automation of ETL workflows
Experience with Tableau Prep for data preparation and workflow development
Proficiency in Excel
Proficiency with Tableau to support operational reporting
Understanding of data modeling concepts, governance compliance, and ability to maintain data lineage and metadata documentation
Familiarity with pipeline orchestration and cloud platforms (OCI, Azure, or equivalent) for data integration and storage
Experience using SQL Server tools such as SSIS and Visual Studio for data transformation, ETL development, and workflow automation
Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose data quality issues, inconsistencies, and source-system discrepancies
Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with Higher Education and Finance data
Preferred
Exposure to ERP reporting tools such as FRS, OTBI, BI Publisher, and Smart View
Familiarity with Oracle Analytics Cloud
Exposure to data engineering best practices for pipeline optimization and data validation
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Company
Rutgers University
Rutgers University is an institution for higher education for doctoral and professional degree programs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.84MKey Investors
Ferrero HazelnutNational Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
2024-11-15Grant· $0.16M
2024-04-09Grant
2024-03-26Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Michele Norin
Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Jim Simon
Professor
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