| Department Name: Enterprise Data Solutions Team UNCA | Working Title: Data Scientist |
| Holder Name: | FLSA Designation: Exempt - Learned Professional |
| FTE: 1.00 |
| RESPONSIBILITY | TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE | ESSENTIAL FUNCTION | TASKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | X | Work closely under the guidance of the Director of Enterprise Data Solutions to implement the strategy and vision that will meet the organizational needs of the Executive leadership and key stakeholders. Using a variety of methodologies, provide data modeling and statistical interpretation of data to answer questions related to business needs. Support and collaborate with primary stakeholders by providing necessary data and interpretations. Provide data summaries to executive leadership in the form of presentations, white papers, and online data visualizations. Provide ongoing project plan/status reporting for customers and management. Work closely with team members to build and model data. Other duties as assigned. |
The Data Scientist must possess a collaborative attitude, strong oral/written communication skills, excellent problem solving skills and solid analytical/critical thinking skills. The Data Scientist will utilize statistical software, visualization tools, and a variety of data sources (databases, files, ERPs, etc.) to deliver solutions for members of the campus community. This position will collaborate with a variety of campus stakeholders to develop metrics, analyses, and visualizations to answer decision-making needs. The incumbent will be familiar with a variety of statistical products and languages (e.g. Python, SAS, SPSS, Stata) as well as experience in the complex modeling and interpretation of data (e.g., multilevel modeling, hazards modeling, social network analysis). |
Position requires in-depth analysis of business processes and developing potential technical solutions at both a strategic and operational level and then developing and managing some solutions utilizing PMO. Decisions often must be made quickly in order to meet aggressive customer demands. |
The University of Nebraska’s institutional data is a University asset that is needed to support decision makers. Successful management and protection of information and data is critical to the administrative, educational, and research functions within the NU System. |
Interactions are required across the University system. Communication is required with technical and business areas at the campus level. Ability to work effectively in a professional manner with sensitivity and diplomacy for people at various levels within an organization (technology staff, business stakeholders, end users, management) and others outside the organization. Must have the ability to work as a member of team, as well as independently, in a complex higher education environment, and with respect for confidential and sensitive information. Must be able to succeed in a collaborative and diversified team environment. The ideal incumbent will have a curiosity and passion about data and solving problems, as well as an ability to determine the best solution for business need. They will have a willingness to question the validity, accuracy of data and assumptions while enjoying collaborating with others. |
Limited supervision received |
Does this position supervise?:
No |
Office |
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| Stand: Occasionally (1-33%) | Kneeling: |
| Walk: Occasionally (1-33%) | Reaching: |
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| Keyboard: YES | Pipefitting: |
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If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:
Operation of standard office equipment |