Department
BSD BIS - Business Intelligence Services
About the Department
The BSD is the largest academic unit within the University. The BSD is comprised of faculty from ten basic science departments, 13 clinical departments, and several Centers and Institutes. The approximately 1,300 faculty and 3,000 staff members working in the BSD collaborate across the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV):
MISSION: As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all.
VISION: Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care.
VALUES:
• Commit to Excellence: We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do and empower the same spirit of excellence in others.
• Embrace Curiosity: We stay open to new ideas, champion diverse perspectives, and drive a culture of thoughtful risk-taking to deliver transformative innovation.
• Embody Equity: We identify systemic issues and then foster change to drive a more equitable environment inclusive of diverse people, ideas, and fields of science.
• Grow Together: We meaningfully collaborate with one another to create something bigger than we could ever achieve alone.
• Make a Difference: We lead with heart and compassion in all our interactions. We create positive change in our areas of influence, whether expanding scientific inquiry, developing the next generation of leaders, or healing our community.
• Take Ownership: We accomplish what we say we will and hold ourselves and one another accountable for our actions.
The MVV serves as our True North, charting our strategic plan for the next ten years and beyond. It is an exciting time to be a part of the University of Chicago and the BSD. Our team is helping to shape the future for our learners, staff, faculty, patients, and community.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain ETL/ELT processes for enterprise reporting and analytics.
Design and support dimensional data models, database objects, and reporting data structures.
Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and related database components.
Gather and translate business and reporting requirements into technical solutions.
Create and maintain technical documentation, metadata, data definitions, and source-to-target mappings.
Support BI reports, dashboards, and analytic applications.
Monitor and troubleshoot ETL jobs, data issues, and BI application problems.
Ensure data quality, integrity, security, access control, and compliance.
Support software upgrades, testing, deployment activities, and continuous improvement efforts
Plans and executes requirements analysis, translating requirements into a scope document and developing reporting deliverables based on the design.
Works with users to ensure deliverables are meeting or exceeding expectations. Provides support and communicates issues to users as defined by IT standards. Monitors access control and troubleshoot BI and analytic applications.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, business analytics, healthcare analytics, or a related analytical or STEM field strongly preferred.
Experience:
2-5 years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, business intelligence, healthcare analytics, or related technical roles strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience writing optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and data transformation logic strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with large and complex datasets across multiple enterprise systems strongly preferred.
Experience supporting analytics reporting, automated workflows, or ETL/data integration processes strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
Proficient in Microsoft SQL, business analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI and Tableau, and ETL tools such as Microsoft Integration Services.
Familiar with data warehousing concepts, such as Kimballs' techniques regarding dimensional modeling.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with organizational privacy and security standards.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Working Conditions
Office Environment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
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When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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Skills Required
- College or university degree in a related field
- 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, business analytics, healthcare analytics, or a related analytical or STEM field
- 2-5 years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, business intelligence, healthcare analytics, or related technical roles
- Experience writing optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and data transformation logic
- Experience working with large and complex datasets across multiple enterprise systems
- Experience supporting analytics reporting, automated workflows, or ETL/data integration processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and Microsoft Integration Services
- Familiarity with data warehousing and dimensional modeling concepts, including Kimball techniques
- Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information according to privacy and security standards
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
