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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops queries, exports, reports and data deliverables using Blackbaud RENXT or current CRM, Power BI, MS Access, SQL, and MS Office tools
- Assist with data integrity across all advancement and affiliated systems, including Raiser's Edge NXT, Fundraiser Performance Manager, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Give Smart, Give Campus and other software programs or spreadsheets
- Analyze and transform data to conform in order to run global uploads of data to our donor and alumni database from other software programs or spreadsheets
- Provides administrative maintenance and support for online giving pages, online transactions, and crowdfunding solutions
- Assists in the development of dashboards, analytics, reports, and visualizations to provide actionable insights on fundraising progress, forecasting, alumni engagement success, and respective analyses related to these areas (using Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX))
- Serves as the primary back up for gift entry processing, batch posting, producing acknowledgements and receipts
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Experience with business intelligence and analysis tools such as Power BI, Power Query, and DAX
- Strong understanding of industry terms, definitions, and information processing as they pertain to fundraising, gift recording, prospect development, and alumni engagement especially in a higher-education environment
- Understanding of higher-educational foundation operational needs, especially those associated with charitable donations, gift processing, fiscal reconciliation, fund balances, and revenue forecasting
- Good understanding of CRMs, data frameworks, and platforms which support non-profits
- Ability to understand and retain regulations and guidelines as they pertain to charitable giving
- Ability to maintain high attention to detail, capacity for retaining a large set of instructions and procedural steps
Job Summary
Leads and guides the business data analyst team, data analysis and reporting for all assigned departments. Coordinates with departments and other University stakeholders to gather data, analyze trends, develop graphs and generate operational and financial reports, including but not limited to daily sales reports, report interpretation and trend analysis. Coordinates proactive problem identification and resolution through data collection, upgrade reports and interpretation. Collaborates with others to create, analyze and interpret reports to make data driven recommendations to leadership for quantitative business decisions.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Compiles standard and ad hoc reports per established guidelines and frequency
- Provides reports, analysis and data interpretation for all assigned departments
- Provides leadership and development to data analysts
- Identifies areas of opportunity and presents findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
- Provides productivity, labor and occupancy analysis reports
- Develops and maintains reports to measure activity, sales and/or service utilization
- Prepares annual reports required of association affiliations and/or oversight requirements
- Compiles monthly operational review that includes trend analysis
- Assists with assigned inventory reporting and analysis
- Provides event reporting that assists with measuring performance and effectiveness
- Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across campus, including working closely with the Office of University Data Strategy to maintain alignment with overall university data strategy
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certificate in Data Analytics
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Able to utilize multiple SQL based software modules
- Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of SAS and/or other data management software
SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
- Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
- Proficient with the use of Excel pivot tables and data manipulation
- Strong data visualization skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
- Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
About us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops queries, exports, reports and data deliverables using Blackbaud RENXT or current CRM, Power BI, MS Access, SQL, and MS Office tools
- Assist with data integrity across all advancement and affiliated systems, including Raiser's Edge NXT, Fundraiser Performance Manager, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Give Smart, Give Campus and other software programs or spreadsheets
- Analyze and transform data to conform in order to run global uploads of data to our donor and alumni database from other software programs or spreadsheets
- Provides administrative maintenance and support for online giving pages, online transactions, and crowdfunding solutions
- Assists in the development of dashboards, analytics, reports, and visualizations to provide actionable insights on fundraising progress, forecasting, alumni engagement success, and respective analyses related to these areas (using Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX))
- Serves as the primary back up for gift entry processing, batch posting, producing acknowledgements and receipts
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Experience with business intelligence and analysis tools such as Power BI, Power Query, and DAX
- Strong understanding of industry terms, definitions, and information processing as they pertain to fundraising, gift recording, prospect development, and alumni engagement especially in a higher-education environment
- Understanding of higher-educational foundation operational needs, especially those associated with charitable donations, gift processing, fiscal reconciliation, fund balances, and revenue forecasting
- Good understanding of CRMs, data frameworks, and platforms which support non-profits
- Ability to understand and retain regulations and guidelines as they pertain to charitable giving
- Ability to maintain high attention to detail, capacity for retaining a large set of instructions and procedural steps
Job Summary
Leads and guides the business data analyst team, data analysis and reporting for all assigned departments. Coordinates with departments and other University stakeholders to gather data, analyze trends, develop graphs and generate operational and financial reports, including but not limited to daily sales reports, report interpretation and trend analysis. Coordinates proactive problem identification and resolution through data collection, upgrade reports and interpretation. Collaborates with others to create, analyze and interpret reports to make data driven recommendations to leadership for quantitative business decisions.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Compiles standard and ad hoc reports per established guidelines and frequency
- Provides reports, analysis and data interpretation for all assigned departments
- Provides leadership and development to data analysts
- Identifies areas of opportunity and presents findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
- Provides productivity, labor and occupancy analysis reports
- Develops and maintains reports to measure activity, sales and/or service utilization
- Prepares annual reports required of association affiliations and/or oversight requirements
- Compiles monthly operational review that includes trend analysis
- Assists with assigned inventory reporting and analysis
- Provides event reporting that assists with measuring performance and effectiveness
- Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across campus, including working closely with the Office of University Data Strategy to maintain alignment with overall university data strategy
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certificate in Data Analytics
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Able to utilize multiple SQL based software modules
- Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of SAS and/or other data management software
SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
- Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
- Proficient with the use of Excel pivot tables and data manipulation
- Strong data visualization skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
- Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Business Data Analyst
Lead with your degree alignment
Business Data Analyst roles require a degree in a related field. In applications and interviews, explicitly connect your statistics, information systems, or computer science degree to the role. This directly addresses the specialty occupation requirement employers care about for OPT sponsorship.
Prioritize STEM-designated programs
If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension, you get 36 months of work authorization instead of 12. Target employers enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for STEM extensions. Many data-focused companies already participate, making this a practical filter when evaluating opportunities.
Quantify your technical impact on your resume
Employers sponsoring OPT need to justify the hire. A resume showing specific tools like SQL, Python, or Tableau alongside measurable outcomes, such as reducing reporting time or improving forecast accuracy, signals the specialized value that makes sponsorship a straightforward decision for hiring managers.
Target mid-size companies in data-heavy industries
Large enterprises have structured sponsorship pipelines, but mid-size companies in finance, healthcare, and e-commerce often hire data analysts urgently and have fewer bureaucratic delays. These employers frequently sponsor OPT students when the candidate meets a specific analytical need quickly.
Address OPT timing proactively in interviews
If your OPT start date is weeks away or your EAD card is pending, tell the employer early. Many hiring managers confuse EAD card processing with work authorization itself. Clarifying your actual authorized start date prevents offers from falling through over a misunderstood timeline.
Build a portfolio of business-focused analysis projects
Employers in business contexts want analysts who connect data to decisions, not just technical outputs. A portfolio showing market analysis, customer segmentation, or financial modeling, even from academic projects, demonstrates business judgment that differentiates OPT candidates from others at the same technical skill level.
Business Data Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Data Analyst role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as statistics, computer science, information systems, or applied mathematics, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The role itself does not trigger eligibility. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm before applying.
How do I find Business Data Analyst employers who sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by employers open to sponsoring work authorization. Rather than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship issues late in the process, browsing Migrate Mate lets you focus your effort on companies already willing to hire OPT candidates for Business Data Analyst positions.
Can I work as a Business Data Analyst on pre-completion OPT?
Yes, but only part-time, meaning 20 hours per week or fewer while school is in session. Once you graduate and move to post-completion OPT, you can work full-time. Most Business Data Analyst roles are full-time positions, so most OPT students in this field apply for post-completion OPT tied to their graduation date.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I get laid off as a Business Data Analyst?
You have a 90-day unemployment limit across your entire OPT period. If you lose your job, that clock starts running immediately. You should notify your DSO and begin searching for a new role quickly. Days of unemployment accumulate across all jobs during your OPT window, so a gap between Business Data Analyst positions counts against that limit.
Do Business Data Analyst roles require H-1B sponsorship after OPT ends?
For most OPT students, yes. After OPT and any STEM extension expires, continued employment typically requires an H-1B visa, which involves an annual lottery. Business Data Analyst roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules given their degree requirements. Some employers also explore O-1 visas for candidates with exceptional credentials, though this is less common at the analyst level.