Mid Level Analytics Manager Jobs

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Position Title:

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Manager

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Database Report Writer II

Job Duties:

School/College/Division Description:

The Center for Advancing Student Learning (CASL) at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is the unified hub for lifelong learning and instructional excellence, dedicated to making a high-quality UWM education available to anyone, anywhere, at any time. We champion flexible, student-centered approaches that allow learners to move seamlessly across educational experiences—from youth programming and degree-seeking pathways to professional upskilling in continuing education. By partnering with instructors to design inclusive, technology-driven learning environments, CASL ensures that innovative learning extends beyond the traditional classroom. Join us in our mission to support educators and empower learners at every stage of their journey, providing the resources necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital and global landscape. Through strong community and employer partnerships, responsive support, and a commitment to continuous improvement, CASL works to cultivate a teaching and learning environment where all students can thrive.

Job Summary:

The Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Manager leads the design, development, and maintenance of CASL data systems in support of unit and institutional decision‑making. This role is responsible for integrating and managing data across platforms; and delivering high‑quality reports, dashboards, and analyses that enable stakeholders to engage with and share actionable insights. The position also oversees database and SQL server administration to ensure data security, integrity, and performance.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Data Strategy, Reporting, and Analytics

• Analyze, plan, and produce data sets, reports, and dashboards to support unit, program, and institutional planning.

• Design, develop, and implement business intelligence and reporting solutions using tools such as Power BI and SQL‑based environments.

• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports, including annual reports on identified key outcomes.

• Provide accurate, timely, and actionable data to leadership to support strategic decision‑making.

• Serve as a point of contact for CASL database systems, reporting platforms, and data‑related projects.

• Develop user documentation and facilitate training to support effective use of databases, reports, and dashboards by unit staff and partners.

Ensure responsible handling of confidential and sensitive data.

Data Integration and Architecture

• Partner with academic and administrative units across campus to integrate data from multiple systems in support of a unified, institution‑wide view.

• Prepare data sets for analysis, including data cleaning, quality assurance, transformation, restructuring, and integration of multiple data sources.

Organize data preparation and analysis into reproducible, automated pipelines optimized for performance and scalability.

Database and SQL Server Management

• Design, develop, build, and maintain one or more database systems and SQL server environments to ensure data availability, integrity, and security.

• Implement and maintain security measures in accordance with institutional policies and data governance standards.

• Identify and resolve routine data and database issues while upholding database‑use guidelines.

School: School of Continuing Education

Unit: Center for Advancing Student Learning (CASL)

Target Salary Range: $85,000 - $97,000/annually. Salary will be determined by finalist's experience, training, education, and equity-based factors.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, information systems, computer science, statistics, or a related field.

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence, database management, or a closely related role.

• Demonstrated experience extracting, integrating, and analyzing data from multiple systems to support programmatic or institutional decision‑making.

• Proficiency in SQL, including writing complex queries, views, and stored procedures.

• Experience developing reports and interactive dashboards using Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in data science, analytics, information systems, computer science, higher education administration, or a related field.

• Experience working with data systems commonly used in higher education (e.g., student information systems, learning management systems, Modern Campus Lifelong Learning Extended Education, CRM, or finance).

• Familiarity with cloud‑based data environments or enterprise reporting infrastructures.

Experience supporting leadership decision‑making through dashboards, key performance indicators, and strategic reporting.

Application Instructions:

Applicants will be expected to provide:

• A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

A Resume

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and resume/CV will not be considered.

The last day to submit an application is Sunday, October 25.

Contact Information:

Adam Garcia - HR Coordinator

garci289@uwm.edu

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.