Business Intelligence Analyst
Application Procedure:
- Submit application materials using the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page:https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/job/Business-Intelligence-Analyst/36651-en_US
- Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
Job Duties
Primary Responsibilities:
- Respond to end-users' requests to create or modify new reports.
- Train and support Cognos end-user community.
- Support Cognos and Operational Data Store (ODS) upgrades by participating in testing and troubleshooting processes.
- Train and support Cognos end-user community on Cognos and ODS features and functionality.
- Support Cognos and ODS upgrades and patches by participating in testing and troubleshooting processes.
- Designs and develops intuitive dashboards, reports, and interactive visualizations to present complex data clearly and concisely.
- Interprets data and provides insights to stakeholders through visualizations, enabling them to make informed decisions and identify actionable items.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or any other quantitative discipline will be considered.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and extract meaningful insights.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with stakeholders and with technical and non-technical personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Tableau, Cognos, and Microsoft Office reporting tools.
- Familiarity with business intelligence concepts and tools to align data visualizations with business strategies.
- Previous experience working in a higher education environment is preferred.
- Experience working in an environment supporting multiple departments, gathering requirements to modify existing reports or create new reports meeting the end-user's specifications.
Institution Description
Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in Indiana’s second-largest city and offers a traditional campus experience within a thriving metropolitan setting. As part of the venerable Purdue University system, students earn undergraduate and graduate degrees from one of the most trusted and prestigious brands in higher education.
Comprising almost 600 beautiful acres on the banks of the St. Joseph River, the university conveys a significant presence in the region and boasts a modern campus that includes well-equipped classrooms, impressive research labs, first-rate student housing, popular restaurants and retail, and inviting gathering spaces. The campus serves as the epicenter of culture and entertainment for the region and presents thousands of lectures, musical performances, theatrical productions, art exhibitions, and sporting events annually.
Benefits
Benefits:
- Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
- Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
- Insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
- Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
Application Due Date: 2025-05-02
Job Start Date: 2025-05-30
Salary: $50000 - $50000
City: Fort Wayne
State/Province/Region: IN
Institution: Purdue University Fort Wayne
Reports To: Executive Director of Institutional Research
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: Office of Institutional Research
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