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Business Data and Reporting Analyst 1 (Hourly)
GENERAL DUTIES
Under supervision, provides and/or oversees expert end-user support by proficiently and accurately inputting, auditing, and reporting on information in CUNYfirst (i.e., PeopleSoft). CUNYfirst is the City University of New York's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Oracle/PeopleSoft system used to capture and maintain the University's student administration, human resources and finance functions.
This position differs from an Information Technology position in that an incumbent in an Information Technology position provides hardware support, software programming and networking, systems planning, and/or technological troubleshooting while a Business Data and Reporting Analyst is a highly skilled end-user of CUNYfirst. There are 4 levels of this title. Related duties may be assigned as needed.
Levels 1 and 2 are non-exempt from FLSA.
Levels 3 and 4 are exempt from FLSA.
This job is in CUNY's Classified Civil Service. The full specification is available on our web site at http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/hros/classification/ccsjobs.html
CONTRACT TITLE
Business Data and Reporting Analyst
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Business Data and Reporting Analyst supports Enrollment Management through the effective use of CUNYfirst, the City University of New York’s enterprise system for student administration, enrollment management, and financial aid. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining student data, with a particular focus on financial aid records and CUNY Reconnect grant information, to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
This position requires advanced proficiency as an end user of CUNYfirst and differs from an Information Technology role. Information Technology positions focus on hardware support, software development, networking, systems planning, and technical troubleshooting. In contrast, the Business Data and Reporting Analyst utilizes CUNYfirst to extract, interpret, and report data in support of Enrollment Management and institutional decision-making, rather than providing technical or infrastructure support.
Key responsibilities include generating and analyzing reports, supporting data-driven initiatives, collaborating with Enrollment Management and Financial Aid units, and ensuring adherence to University policies and procedures related to data integrity and reporting. There are 4 levels of this title. This specification describes typical assignments for this title; related duties may be assigned as needed:
- Utilize CUNYfirst to review, analyze, and maintain student records related to enrollment, financial aid, and CUNY Reconnect grant programs.
- Support Enrollment Management by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of student data across administrative and financial aid modules.
- Generate, analyze, and distribute standard and ad hoc reports to support operational planning, compliance, and decision-making.
- Collaborate with Financial Aid, Enrollment Management, and other administrative offices to identify data discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor data quality and compliance with University policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
- Interpret institutional data and present findings in a clear and professional manner to stakeholders.
- Maintain documentation of reporting processes, data standards, and procedural guidelines.
- Provide functional support and guidance to end users on the proper use of CUNYfirst related to enrollment and financial aid processes.
- Assist in system testing, validation, and user acceptance activities related to updates or enhancements affecting enrollment and financial aid functions.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of student records in accordance with federal, state, and University regulations.
- Demonstrated English language proficiency, including the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well enough to meet minimally acceptable performance standards set for the job tasks.
- Accurately inputs information into CUNYfirst related to student, employee, registrar and/or financial transactions.
- Runs standard and ad-hoc CUNYfirst reports including registrar inquiries.
- Reviews CUNYfirst daily transaction and other reports in order to identify and correct errors.
- Answers general CUNYfirst questions from students, employees, managers and other system users.
- Reviews and resolves simple problems relating to student, employee and/or financial aid CUNYfirst transactions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All Levels
- Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated English language proficiency, including the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well enough to meet minimally acceptable performance standards set for the job tasks.
- One (1) year of related full-time experience utilizing PeopleSoft computer software technology. CUNY considers full-time experience to be 35 hours per week. Experience that is less than full-time and more than 20 hours per week can be prorated at 50% (e.g., two month's related work experience at 20-35 hours per week equate to one month's full-time related work experience.)
This title has four levels. To qualify for Levels 2 - 4, additional qualifications, such as education, experience, or certification relevant to the area of specialization are required.
The full specification is available on our web site at http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/hros/classification/ccsjobs.html
COMPENSATION
- New Hire Rate - $24.48/hour
- Incumbent Rate - $27.68/hour
**** This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only****
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
- Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"
- Click on "Employment"
- Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs"
- Search for Job Opening ID number #32937
- Click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A RESUME IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: docx, .pdf, rtf, or text format.
CLOSING DATE
December 1, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Information Technology/Technical
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32937
Location: City College of New York
INTRODUCTION
Business Data and Reporting Analyst 1 (Hourly)
GENERAL DUTIES
Under supervision, provides and/or oversees expert end-user support by proficiently and accurately inputting, auditing, and reporting on information in CUNYfirst (i.e., PeopleSoft). CUNYfirst is the City University of New York's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Oracle/PeopleSoft system used to capture and maintain the University's student administration, human resources and finance functions.
This position differs from an Information Technology position in that an incumbent in an Information Technology position provides hardware support, software programming and networking, systems planning, and/or technological troubleshooting while a Business Data and Reporting Analyst is a highly skilled end-user of CUNYfirst. There are 4 levels of this title. Related duties may be assigned as needed.
Levels 1 and 2 are non-exempt from FLSA.
Levels 3 and 4 are exempt from FLSA.
This job is in CUNY's Classified Civil Service. The full specification is available on our web site at http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/hros/classification/ccsjobs.html
CONTRACT TITLE
Business Data and Reporting Analyst
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Business Data and Reporting Analyst supports Enrollment Management through the effective use of CUNYfirst, the City University of New York’s enterprise system for student administration, enrollment management, and financial aid. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining student data, with a particular focus on financial aid records and CUNY Reconnect grant information, to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
This position requires advanced proficiency as an end user of CUNYfirst and differs from an Information Technology role. Information Technology positions focus on hardware support, software development, networking, systems planning, and technical troubleshooting. In contrast, the Business Data and Reporting Analyst utilizes CUNYfirst to extract, interpret, and report data in support of Enrollment Management and institutional decision-making, rather than providing technical or infrastructure support.
Key responsibilities include generating and analyzing reports, supporting data-driven initiatives, collaborating with Enrollment Management and Financial Aid units, and ensuring adherence to University policies and procedures related to data integrity and reporting. There are 4 levels of this title. This specification describes typical assignments for this title; related duties may be assigned as needed:
- Utilize CUNYfirst to review, analyze, and maintain student records related to enrollment, financial aid, and CUNY Reconnect grant programs.
- Support Enrollment Management by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of student data across administrative and financial aid modules.
- Generate, analyze, and distribute standard and ad hoc reports to support operational planning, compliance, and decision-making.
- Collaborate with Financial Aid, Enrollment Management, and other administrative offices to identify data discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor data quality and compliance with University policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
- Interpret institutional data and present findings in a clear and professional manner to stakeholders.
- Maintain documentation of reporting processes, data standards, and procedural guidelines.
- Provide functional support and guidance to end users on the proper use of CUNYfirst related to enrollment and financial aid processes.
- Assist in system testing, validation, and user acceptance activities related to updates or enhancements affecting enrollment and financial aid functions.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of student records in accordance with federal, state, and University regulations.
- Demonstrated English language proficiency, including the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well enough to meet minimally acceptable performance standards set for the job tasks.
- Accurately inputs information into CUNYfirst related to student, employee, registrar and/or financial transactions.
- Runs standard and ad-hoc CUNYfirst reports including registrar inquiries.
- Reviews CUNYfirst daily transaction and other reports in order to identify and correct errors.
- Answers general CUNYfirst questions from students, employees, managers and other system users.
- Reviews and resolves simple problems relating to student, employee and/or financial aid CUNYfirst transactions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All Levels
- Possession of a High School Diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated English language proficiency, including the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well enough to meet minimally acceptable performance standards set for the job tasks.
- One (1) year of related full-time experience utilizing PeopleSoft computer software technology. CUNY considers full-time experience to be 35 hours per week. Experience that is less than full-time and more than 20 hours per week can be prorated at 50% (e.g., two month's related work experience at 20-35 hours per week equate to one month's full-time related work experience.)
This title has four levels. To qualify for Levels 2 - 4, additional qualifications, such as education, experience, or certification relevant to the area of specialization are required.
The full specification is available on our web site at http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/hros/classification/ccsjobs.html
COMPENSATION
- New Hire Rate - $24.48/hour
- Incumbent Rate - $27.68/hour
**** This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only****
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
- Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"
- Click on "Employment"
- Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs"
- Search for Job Opening ID number #32937
- Click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A RESUME IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: docx, .pdf, rtf, or text format.
CLOSING DATE
December 1, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Information Technology/Technical
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32937
Location: City College of New York
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Business Data Analyst
Align your degree to the role
Your degree field must directly relate to business data analysis. A statistics, mathematics, or information systems degree strengthens your specialty occupation argument. A general business degree can work, but expect your employer's attorney to document the connection carefully.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting
Look up your job title and work location in the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I wage for your SOC code and location, falling short delays LCA certification and can stall the entire petition.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find Business Data Analyst roles at employers who have certified LCAs in your target metro. Employers with recent filings have already cleared DOL's process, which means faster onboarding and fewer internal approvals required from HR.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to legally employ you on H-1B status. Ask HR to confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after you've given notice. A non-enrolled employer cannot sponsor you without first registering.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard H-1B adjudication at USCIS can stretch beyond six months. If your start date is tied to a project launch or fiscal quarter, ask your employer to file with premium processing, USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days under that service.
Document your O*NET job zone classification early
Pull the O*NET profile for Business Data Analyst and screenshot the Job Zone 4 classification and typical education requirement before your petition is drafted. Attorneys use this to anchor the specialty occupation argument, and having it ready shortens prep time.
H-1B Visa Business Data Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Data Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field, statistics, data science, computer science, or information systems are the strongest fits. USCIS scrutinizes job descriptions that list a degree as preferred rather than required, so the offer letter and supporting documentation must reflect an actual degree requirement, not a preference.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Business Data Analyst positions?
Large technology firms, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and consulting companies file the highest volume of LCAs for data analyst roles. Migrate Mate filters Business Data Analyst listings by verified LCA filing history, so you can identify employers who have actively sponsored this role rather than relying on a company's general reputation for sponsorship.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer changes my job duties significantly?
A material change in job duties, location, or salary can require an amended H-1B petition. Moving from descriptive analytics to a role that is primarily software engineering, for example, may no longer fit the original petition's specialty occupation description. Your employer must file an amendment with USCIS before the change takes effect to keep your status valid.
Can I work for multiple employers as a Business Data Analyst on H-1B?
Yes, through concurrent H-1B sponsorship. Each employer must file a separate H-1B petition, and each filing requires its own LCA certified by DOL. This is common for analysts who consult part-time alongside full-time employment. Both petitions must be approved and active before you begin work for the second employer.
How does working remotely affect my H-1B status as a Business Data Analyst?
Your LCA is certified for a specific worksite location. If you work remotely from a location not covered by your LCA, your employer may need to file a new or amended LCA for that address. Short-term travel is generally not a problem, but a permanent remote arrangement in a different metro area requires DOL and potentially USCIS paperwork to stay compliant.