This is a part-time 50% Contract position for 18 months with the possibility to extend or conversion to career status based on the needs of the department.
DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO). Information Technology Services (IT Services) uses world-class services and technologies to empower UC San Diego's mission to transform California and the world as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. As a strategic member of the UC San Diego community, IT Services embraces innovation in their delivery of IT services, infrastructure, applications, and support. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within Information Technology Services. Crafting a culture around these values allows us to more deeply connect with and appreciate our employees, students, and campus partners. Information Technology Services is continuously working to build a community where we all feel safe, empowered, and encouraged to bring our authentic selves to work. We do this not only because it is what's right, but because we know that diversity drives insight and innovation. We are proud to partner closely with UC San Diego's Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as their dedication to this mission helps us all to drive change.
Academic Technology Services (ATS) provides technology services, support, and resources to the UC San Diego academic community, facilitating teaching, learning, and research in service of the University's educational mission.
Are you enthusiastic about data mapping, data conversion/anonymization, and helping others blend their data in meaningful ways? Would you like to leverage your Cognos or Tableau skills to tap into a cutting-edge next generation analytical platform and help our world-renowned faculty conduct research and improve student success? We're looking for a talented data systems analyst for an exciting new project as part of our collaborative, multidisciplinary team!
Reviews faculty research datasets and matches them with desired student demographic, performance and other data in the SAH
Applies data anonymization algorithms, and produces combined anonymized datasets
Trains non-business-intelligence staff on the SAH data and the process of matching and producing combined anonymized datasets.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Strong experience developing reports in Tableau and/or Cognos.
Familiarity with logical data design and data mapping or data conversion.
Demonstrated ability to assess multiple databases or data sources and develop best practices for data matching and combining.
Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements. Familiarity with standard approaches to data anonymization, including strengths and weaknesses of techniques.
Ability to prepare data models unassisted. Ability to develop BI reporting independently.
Ability to perform complex SQL queries
Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages and educational opportunities in a diverse, stimulating workforce.
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.