Data Scientist

Required Qualifications: 

·         Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience

·         Experience (typically 5-7 years) of progressively responsible data analytics experience

·         Experience defining institutional data and analytics vision, strategies, and roadmaps.

·         Demonstrated skill in the design, delivery, and maintenance of data analytics solutions.

·         Experience in requirements gathering, data gap assessments, and project management.

·         Experience collaborating, facilitating, and providing leadership across diverse teams of data professionals.

·         Deep understanding of SQL, data modeling, relational databases, and data warehouse principles

·         Strong visualization skills and experience with BI (e.g. SSRS, Power BI, or Tableau) and ETL tools such as SQL Server Integration Services.

·         Proven intellectual curiosity, creativity, agility, initiative, and professional judgment.

·         Exceptional interpersonal skills, including communication, collaboration, teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.

·         Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

·         Familiarity with Higher Education and associates administrative/academic processes and data.

·         Strong background in statistics, data science, or machine learning.

·         Well-versed in data governance practices, processes, and implementation.

·         Experience with cloud databases and analytics tools.

·         Experience evaluating new and emerging technologies and their potential applications at an enterprise level.

Position and Application details:  

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as “relevant file” to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Melanie Bell at melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.