Business Intelligence Developer for Decision Support
Ball State University
Job Description
Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support
Business Intelligence Developer for Decision Support
Ball State University
The Ball State Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support is seeking an experienced BI Developer to join the Office of Decision Support. As the BI Developer, you’ll work closely with key stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into functional specifications. You’ll analyze data to provide insights and support decision-making that aligns with the University’s strategic plan and supports student success. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data used in reporting, analysis and analytics.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge through various professional development opportunities. We offer hybrid work options that allow you to have a partial WFH schedule.
If you’re a passionate BI Developer with a strong technical background and excellent communication and collaboration skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success.
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Position Function: The Business Intelligence Developer in the Office of Decision Support is responsible for creating and maintaining data solutions to support the University’s strategic plan and student success initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with key stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into functional specifications that can be implemented using BSU’s data warehouse, operational data files, and business intelligence tools. This position is responsible for analyzing and understanding business requirements to design, develop, test and deploy reporting and analytical solutions to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions that support the University’s strategic plan and improve student success. The incumbent will also play a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data used in reporting and analytics.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Statistics, Decision Support, Information Systems, or related field. At least one year of experience in business intelligence field.
Minimum Other: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in business intelligence field. Experience in a higher education setting. Proficiency in data warehousing and business intelligence tools such as SQL Server, Oracle, Tableau, Power BI, etc. Strong understanding of database design, data modeling and data warehousing concepts. In particular, experience with Redshift would be helpful. Experience in ETL processes and data integration.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/36746
Include the following documents with your application: resume and cover letter addressed to: Hiring Manager. The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through May 8, 2023.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.
The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit:
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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