University of Utah

Department 02305 - Chief Operating Officer Job Summary

The Senior Business Analyst will collaborate with campus stakeholders and team members to aid in complex research and analysis, involving both qualitative and quantitative information as part of the Operational Excellence & Strategy team. They will develop financial and other models using Excel and other tools. Their efforts will assist project teams to develop insights, make well informed decisions and produce improved results and outcomes with some oversight.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Support the Operational Excellence team with data analysis and modeling, utilizing Excel at a high level
• Produce professional PowerPoint presentations to summarize data, give recommendations, and guide decision making
• Support project owners and internal team members with utilizing project management platform, ensuring updates are entered regularly and accurately
• Serve as a liaison with data, marketing, and finance teams
• Participate in team meetings and discussions, occasionally facilitating and/or notetaking for the team
• Work along side project teams to support development of financial projections and business cases
• Create and update internal and external documentation ensuring current and accurate information
• Supervise the work of junior analyst(s)

Capabilities

• Strong analytical and model building experience
• High degree of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software
• Understanding of data visualization and governance best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of higher education financial and operational structures, a plus
• Previous management consulting experience, a plus

Basic Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Senior Supervisor, Operations Project / Program Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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