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Data Analyst - Remote
AE-Admin Info Technology Services
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Job Summary
The Data Analyst helps the university by providing support for data analysis and business intelligence tools. This role involves understanding what university staff need from data and working with them to create reports, dashboards, and other solutions that help them achieve their goals. The Data Analyst also assists the AITS Decision Support team in keeping analytics and business intelligence programs running smoothly, and helps with projects aimed at improving and updating the tools and systems used for data analysis.Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Analyze and create an inventory track of data analytics and business intelligence assets, including data, reports, dashboards, and queries tools that will be used during future modernization programs and projects.
• 2. Work directly with university staff to help them use data effectively, including building reports and dashboards based on their needs.
• 3. Collaborate with other data analytics staff to design data solutions that follow university standards.
• 4. Learn new data analytics tools and skills to help improve the team's and clients' success.
• 5. Take part in projects, update others on progress, raise important issues, and help manage risks to keep projects on track.
• Help develop and coordinate training programs to improve data literacy among university staff

Minimum Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories: a. College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months), Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months), 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months), Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months) b. Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience working in a University or higher education setting.
2. Familiarity with modern data analytics, including data virtualization and cloud data storage.
3. Experience with cloud-based ERP systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 1. Able to use critical thinking to understand what clients need, find useful information in data, and deliver solutions that work.
• 2. Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• 3. Capable of gathering requirements and developing data analysis solutions, including creating reports and visualizations, through an iterative process.
• 4. Experienced in working with various stakeholders and teams.
• 5. Able to develop SQL queries.
• 6. Understands data models and database environments.
• 7. Able to prioritize work and collaborate in a team setting.
• 8. Flexible and comfortable working in an agile environment.
• 9. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 10. Pays close attention to detail.

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 - Information Technology Technical Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The budgeted salary range for the position is $75,000 - $85,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equitySalary is commensurate with experience.
Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 2nd, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jordan Anderson jca4@uillinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - the state's flagship public university and one of the world's leading research institutions - every staff member helps shape what's next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you're empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence - where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1036527
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu