Research Database Analyst `

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The Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship, Research Intelligence & Capacity (RIC) unit has a job opportunity for a Research Database Analyst to work at the University of Miami.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Research Database Analyst 1 analyzes data from various sources and develops scheduling and utilization reports. The incumbent also creates relevant reporting tools, such as dashboards and front-end reports using various platforms and research tools. An employee in this position serves as a liaison to various internal units, teams, committees, and external vendors.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs a variety of data analytics to support the needs, goals, and objectives of the institution.
• Formulates term-specific, ad hoc, and trending reports.
• Develops and models inventory and supply and demand analysis. 
• Analyzes information in reports to support the department’s planning needs, goals, and objectives.
• Develops groupings of statistical reports.
• Collaborates with staff to develop and implement improved reporting tools.
• Provides feedback to and works cooperatively with software vendors.
• Designs, develops, and maintains existing dashboards.
• Participates in the organization and presentation of information systems to demonstrate best practices. 
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Works in partnership with Business Analysts to support business operations.
• Communicates directly with users for data gathering sessions
• Acts as Tier 1 Customer Support for issues related to existing data dashboards and data validation efforts.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate’s degree in in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field required.

Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Understanding of Clinical Research Protocols is highly preferred. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Strong Excel skills

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A6