Slate Business Systems Analyst (Data Analytics & Systems Support)

About

Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions the Slate Business Systems Analyst (Data Analytics & Systems Support) serves as the primary analytics and reporting expert for Graduate Studies and provides designated operational backup support and project coordination for the Slate platform.

This position leads admissions and enrollment reporting, dashboard development, and data governance activities while maintaining cross-functional system knowledge to ensure operational continuity and system sustainability.

This position does not serve as the primary owner of Slate system configuration but maintains cross-training and project coordination responsibilities to support continuity of operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 3-5 years professional work experience in either higher education or data management systems.
• Experience with student information systems, campus system integrations, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
• Excellent ability to plan, organize, manage, and coordinate multiple projects and teams with varied and often competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, written communication skills, and the ability to speak comfortably to large audiences for education and training purposes.
• Familiarity with issues affecting student services, enrollment management, prospect management, admissions processes, fellowships, and higher education in general.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in systems analysis, student personnel, higher education, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience operating and/or programming the Technolutions Slate platform.
• Experience with the day-to-day operations of an admissions or fellowships office with an understanding of student information from a "systems" approach, of the graduate recruitment process, of communication campaign workflow design, and decentralized admissions processes.
• Strong technical background with demonstrated skills in system development/support and workflow analysis.
• Some basic programming (HTML, CSS, SQL, etc.) skills also a benefit.
• Strong leadership skills, including building strong rapport with and support for staff and faculty and ability to coordinate workload in support of multiple and competing strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• 75% - Slate Data Analytics & Governance
• 20% - Slate Operational Backup, Project Management & Vendor Coordination
• 5% - Other

Department Overview

Graduate Studies (GS) advocates on behalf of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, supports the faculty and staff engaged in delivering graduate education, and administers academic and administrative policies affecting graduate students and postdoctoral scholars that foster a culturally and intellectually diverse environment characterized by high academic standards. Graduate Studies at UC Davis includes more than 100 dynamic degree programs, and a diverse and interactive global student.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $77 , 100.00 - $139 , 900.00
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: Grade 22
• UC Job Title: BUS SYS ANL 3
• UC Job Code: 007584
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100 % Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Location: Davis, Ca
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Must provide own transportation to off-side events and meetings. Work an occasional flexible schedule. Work occasional overtime including evenings, nights, and weekends. May be required to work in a busy, open, and/or shared office environment with multiple and constant interruptions, traffic, and noise from computers, printers, ringing telephones, and conversations.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks