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Business Intelligence Developer roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an approved I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Join a collaborative team that helps shape the future of student success at Utah Valley University. In this role, you will transform complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and informed decision-making across Enrollment Management and the university. Working closely with university leaders and stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to influence initiatives that impact recruitment, enrollment, retention, and student achievement while contributing to a data-informed culture focused on continuous improvement.
Utah Valley University offers an environment where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are valued. As a BI Analyst III, you will engage in challenging and impactful work, leveraging advanced analytical and reporting tools to solve real-world problems, improve processes, and support institutional goals. This position provides the opportunity to make a visible contribution to the university's mission while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to serving students and the broader UVU community.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Advances enrollment strategy, operational efficiency, and data-informed decisions across the student lifecycle, from recruitment and admission through registration, financial aid, and retention. Uses existing university data sources, blended with external market research or data as applicable, and follows UVU data management and governance procedures.
- Coordinates with BIRS leadership in the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insights into institutional performance. Produces actionable reports, dashboards, and visualizations that show key metrics related to, identify areas of improvement into current operations, and display root cause analysis of problems.
- Provide reporting solutions and respond to ad-hoc report requests across multiple business areas. Participate in the design and development of business intelligence reporting tools used by Student Affairs.
- Trains and mentors junior analysts on data analysis techniques, data visualization tools, and best practices for data management and governance. Stay up-to-date on emerging trends and best practices in data analysis, data management, data visualization, and storytelling with data.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Statistics, Business, or a related discipline, plus a minimum of two years of directly related experience; OR any combination of education and related experience totaling 6 years.
For Example:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field and two years of directly related experience.
- OR an associate's degree from an accredited institution in a related field and four years of directly related experience.
- OR three years of college coursework (approximately 90 semester credits) in a related field and three years of directly related experience.
- OR two years of college coursework (approximately 60 semester credits) in a related field and four years of directly related experience.
- OR one year of college coursework (approximately 30 semester credits) in a related field and five years of directly related experience.
- OR six years of directly related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years of directly related experience, preferably in higher education enrollment management.
- Experience with Banner Student, a recruitment CRM, and Power BI. Familiarity with Python, R, or similar analytical languages.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of business intelligence tools and techniques, such as data modeling, data warehousing, and data visualization.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and data mining techniques.
- Knowledge of database design, database management, and data governance best practices.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as SQL, R, Python, and other data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of higher education institutions' structure, policies, and procedures.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including explaining technical findings to non-technical audiences.
- Skill in advanced data analysis, statistical methods, and enrollment forecasting.
- Skill in defining metrics, validating cohort logic, and conducting multi-variable comparisons across programs, terms, and peer institutions.
- Skill in writing complex SQL queries and building data models.
- Skill in designing clear, accurate, and visually effective dashboards and reports.
- Skill in storytelling with data, including translating analytical findings into briefing materials for executive and faculty audiences.
- Skill in gathering business requirements and turning them into technical solutions.
- Skill in data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting across integrated systems.
- Skill in project management and in balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines, especially during peak enrollment cycles.
- Skill in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, data analytics, reporting, and automation tools.
Abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to understand the business needs and objectives of stakeholders to ensure that data analysis and insights align with their needs.
- Ability to stay up-to-date on emerging trends and best practices in data analysis, data management, data visualization, and storytelling with data.
- Ability to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency by developing and implementing data quality checks and standards.
- Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear and concise reports, presentations, and visualizations.
- Ability to support a project from inception through the design, implementation, and extraction/collection of data to the creation of the final report and presentation.
- Ability to present themselves as professional, competent, and cordial.
- Ability to collaborate within the department and with data stewards and custodians.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Position Announcement
Join a collaborative team that helps shape the future of student success at Utah Valley University. In this role, you will transform complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and informed decision-making across Enrollment Management and the university. Working closely with university leaders and stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to influence initiatives that impact recruitment, enrollment, retention, and student achievement while contributing to a data-informed culture focused on continuous improvement.
Utah Valley University offers an environment where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are valued. As a BI Analyst III, you will engage in challenging and impactful work, leveraging advanced analytical and reporting tools to solve real-world problems, improve processes, and support institutional goals. This position provides the opportunity to make a visible contribution to the university's mission while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to serving students and the broader UVU community.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Advances enrollment strategy, operational efficiency, and data-informed decisions across the student lifecycle, from recruitment and admission through registration, financial aid, and retention. Uses existing university data sources, blended with external market research or data as applicable, and follows UVU data management and governance procedures.
- Coordinates with BIRS leadership in the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insights into institutional performance. Produces actionable reports, dashboards, and visualizations that show key metrics related to, identify areas of improvement into current operations, and display root cause analysis of problems.
- Provide reporting solutions and respond to ad-hoc report requests across multiple business areas. Participate in the design and development of business intelligence reporting tools used by Student Affairs.
- Trains and mentors junior analysts on data analysis techniques, data visualization tools, and best practices for data management and governance. Stay up-to-date on emerging trends and best practices in data analysis, data management, data visualization, and storytelling with data.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Statistics, Business, or a related discipline, plus a minimum of two years of directly related experience; OR any combination of education and related experience totaling 6 years.
For Example:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field and two years of directly related experience.
- OR an associate's degree from an accredited institution in a related field and four years of directly related experience.
- OR three years of college coursework (approximately 90 semester credits) in a related field and three years of directly related experience.
- OR two years of college coursework (approximately 60 semester credits) in a related field and four years of directly related experience.
- OR one year of college coursework (approximately 30 semester credits) in a related field and five years of directly related experience.
- OR six years of directly related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three or more years of directly related experience, preferably in higher education enrollment management.
- Experience with Banner Student, a recruitment CRM, and Power BI. Familiarity with Python, R, or similar analytical languages.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of business intelligence tools and techniques, such as data modeling, data warehousing, and data visualization.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and data mining techniques.
- Knowledge of database design, database management, and data governance best practices.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as SQL, R, Python, and other data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of higher education institutions' structure, policies, and procedures.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including explaining technical findings to non-technical audiences.
- Skill in advanced data analysis, statistical methods, and enrollment forecasting.
- Skill in defining metrics, validating cohort logic, and conducting multi-variable comparisons across programs, terms, and peer institutions.
- Skill in writing complex SQL queries and building data models.
- Skill in designing clear, accurate, and visually effective dashboards and reports.
- Skill in storytelling with data, including translating analytical findings into briefing materials for executive and faculty audiences.
- Skill in gathering business requirements and turning them into technical solutions.
- Skill in data validation, reconciliation, and troubleshooting across integrated systems.
- Skill in project management and in balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines, especially during peak enrollment cycles.
- Skill in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, data analytics, reporting, and automation tools.
Abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to understand the business needs and objectives of stakeholders to ensure that data analysis and insights align with their needs.
- Ability to stay up-to-date on emerging trends and best practices in data analysis, data management, data visualization, and storytelling with data.
- Ability to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency by developing and implementing data quality checks and standards.
- Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear and concise reports, presentations, and visualizations.
- Ability to support a project from inception through the design, implementation, and extraction/collection of data to the creation of the final report and presentation.
- Ability to present themselves as professional, competent, and cordial.
- Ability to collaborate within the department and with data stewards and custodians.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Business Intelligence Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer Science, Information Systems, and Data Science CIP codes qualify, but Applied Business Technology often doesn't. Confirm with your DSO before targeting BI roles.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Before submitting any application, confirm the company is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Use the E-Verify employer search to verify current participation. A lapsed enrollment disqualifies the employer for your STEM OPT extension regardless of their hiring intent.
Build a portfolio around business impact metrics
BI Developer interviews focus on dashboards that drove measurable decisions, not just technical skills. Document SQL query optimization results, Power BI or Tableau adoption rates you influenced, and cost savings your reporting surfaces delivered. Quantified outcomes close the gap between OPT candidates and full-time hires.
Target companies with active DOL LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for BI Developer or Data Analyst roles. LCA filing history signals that a company has navigated work authorization before and understands the compliance requirements your STEM OPT extension creates.
Draft your I-983 training plan before the offer stage
USCIS requires an I-983 training plan signed by both you and your employer before your DSO can recommend the STEM OPT extension. Prepare a draft that maps BI Developer job duties to your STEM degree's learning objectives so your employer can review and sign it without delay after the offer.
Clarify cap-gap coverage timing with your employer
If your OPT EAD expires while an H-1B visa petition filed on your behalf is pending, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer's H-1B filing timeline during negotiations so your start date and authorization period align without a gap in employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Intelligence Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree carries an eligible CIP code, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Data Science. The job title itself doesn't determine eligibility. USCIS evaluates whether the role directly relates to your STEM degree field, so your I-983 training plan must connect your BI Developer duties to your specific degree program.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll work, not just at headquarters. If you're placed at a client site through a staffing arrangement, that client site must also be enrolled. Your DSO will confirm enrollment before recommending the STEM OPT extension, so verify enrollment status early in the offer process rather than after signing.
How do I find Business Intelligence Developer jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented Labor Condition Application filing history for BI and data roles, which signals prior experience sponsoring work authorization. Targeting these employers saves time because their HR and legal teams are already familiar with the I-983 training plan requirement, E-Verify compliance, and the reporting obligations that come with STEM OPT.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Business Intelligence Developer position?
Your I-983 must describe how the role's specific duties, such as data modeling, dashboard development, ETL pipeline work, or stakeholder reporting, directly relate to your STEM degree's learning objectives. USCIS expects concrete goals, a supervision structure, and evaluation criteria. Generic job descriptions copied from the posting won't satisfy the requirement. Your employer's HR or legal team typically drafts this with your input.
What happens to my work authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition before my STEM OPT expires?
If your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're otherwise maintaining valid F-1 status, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. If the H-1B is selected and approved with an October 1 start date, your authorization continues uninterrupted. USCIS issues updated I-20 documentation reflecting the cap-gap period, which you should carry with your EAD.