STEM OPT Business Intelligence Intern Jobs
Business Intelligence Intern roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, data science, statistics, or information systems. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build analytics experience while on F-1 status.
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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 Intern
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code from your transcript or DSO and cross-check it against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Business analytics and applied statistics degrees qualify; general business administration degrees typically don't.
Filter job listings by E-Verify status
Before spending time on any application, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify. A company can claim E-Verify participation without current enrollment, so check directly through the E-Verify employer search tool rather than relying on job posting language.
Target companies with active BI tool contracts
Employers using Tableau, Power BI, or Databricks at scale have dedicated analytics teams, meaning they've hired BI interns before and understand OPT paperwork. Look for job descriptions that list specific platform certifications rather than generic 'data skills.'
Draft your I-983 training plan around BI deliverables
Your I-983 must connect your STEM degree to specific job duties. Map coursework in SQL, statistical modeling, or data warehousing directly to intern projects like dashboard builds or ETL pipeline work. Vague training plans are the most common STEM OPT compliance failure.
Use Migrate Mate to reach pre-screened BI employers
Search Business Intelligence Intern roles on Migrate Mate, where every listing is filtered for E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT eligibility. You skip the step of manually verifying employer compliance before each application.
Benchmark prevailing wages before negotiating your offer
Look up the SOC code for Business Intelligence Analysts on the OFLC Wage Search to see the Level I prevailing wage in your metro area. Your internship offer should meet or exceed this figure, and knowing the number before negotiating puts you in a stronger position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Intelligence Intern role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, or information systems. The role itself must involve applying STEM knowledge directly, which BI work typically satisfies through data modeling, statistical analysis, and programming. Confirm your specific degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before submitting your STEM OPT extension application to your DSO.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me as a STEM OPT intern?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not just a recommendation. You must confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, because starting work at a non-enrolled employer voids your STEM OPT authorization. You can verify enrollment directly through the E-Verify employer search. Migrate Mate filters all Business Intelligence Intern listings for active E-Verify enrollment so you don't have to check manually.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a BI internship?
The I-983 requires you and your employer to document how the position applies your STEM degree. For a BI intern, that means connecting specific coursework, such as database management, statistical modeling, or data visualization, to concrete job tasks like building dashboards, writing SQL queries, or supporting ETL pipelines. USCIS expects a clear line between your academic training and the actual work, so generic descriptions of 'data analysis' without degree-level specificity are a common reason DSOs send I-983s back for revision.
Can I stay authorized if my OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending for me?
Yes, through cap-gap protection. If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, your F-1 status and work authorization automatically extend through September 30 of that year. Your EAD card will show an earlier expiration date, but USCIS cap-gap rules cover the gap. Carry your OPT EAD, your I-20 with the cap-gap endorsement from your DSO, and your H-1B receipt notice as a combined authorization package.
How do I find Business Intelligence Intern roles that are open to STEM OPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces BI intern listings specifically filtered for STEM OPT eligibility and E-Verify enrollment. Standard job boards show all open roles regardless of work authorization compatibility, so you end up applying to positions where the employer isn't set up to hire OPT students. Targeting pre-screened listings saves weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters who don't understand STEM OPT requirements.