Temporary Data Analytics Teaching Jobs (NOW HIRING)

George Fox University's Data Analytics Department seeks an organized and self-motivated individual to serve as a Temporary Data Analyst.

About the Job:

In this position, you will be responsible for developing reporting infrastructure to efficiently meet the data demands of government agencies, third-party surveyors, accrediting bodies, and internal stakeholders. You will develop quality controlled, low-overhead, data processes that reduce output variations across time periods and between reports utilizing the same conceptual inputs. This work will require collaboration across business units ranging from highly customer-facing to highly technically-oriented.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying and prioritizing reporting requirements, determining the necessary concepts and definitions, dependent data elements, and their sources.
  
• Utilizing enterprise approved tools to develop reproducible data-flows that ultimately fulfill reporting requirements.
  
• Implementing, testing, and monitoring the quality of developed data-flows and reporting outputs, performing upgrades as identified and maintenance as required.
  
• Working with multiple customers to analyze and visualize complex data in simple and accurate ways.
  
• Supporting other IT-related or program management support as needed such as preparing presentations, conducting research, testing new technologies, providing guidance on logical modeling, etc.
  
• Assisting in the application of advanced methods of predictive modeling and educating customers on the use and expected results of advanced analytics.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.
• *See the full job description attached for more information!

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A Bachelor's Degree or further education.
  
• Experience reading and writing advanced SQL queries.
  
• Familiarity with the Python programming language.
  
• Report building or analytics experience.
  
• Previous experience utilizing a "systems"/holistic approach to identify and realize both technical and business opportunities and use of logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
  
• The ability to develop and implement strategies that support objectives in a dispassionate, agenda free, manner using the evaluation of evidence to aid decision making.
  
• A tenacious, iterative-mentality that drives continuous improvement and limits wasted effort and a consistent and rigorous approach brought to daily activities and assigned priorities.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
  
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours (1.0 FTE)
• Duration: This is a temporary position and will conclude within 6 months.
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor: Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Associate Vice President of Institutional Data and University Resources

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-centered: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating Biblical scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
  

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
  

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.