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Category Campus Administration and Operations Organization Research Innovation & Economic Development Department Research Admin & Compliance Location Remote/Hybrid Salary $86,600 - $159,400 Date Posted 2026-04-20T12:00:00.000Z Application Deadline Open Until Filled Schedule 8AM - 5PM Full/Part Time Full-time(100%) Other Information Qalifies for

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No Position Information The Senior Research Data Analyst will support departments within Research and Economic Development to improve decision making, facilitate continuous improvement of processes and programs, and to maximize impact in the region. By understanding the generated data from the different processes at RED and by deriving insights the Senior Data Analyst will help create efficiencies, maximize project outcomes and facilitate integrated grant reporting and progress reports. The full salary range for the Senior Research Data Analyst is $84,100.00 - $154,700.00 annually. However, the budgeted salary range for this position is up to $119,400.00. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Requirements Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Experience 4 - 7 years of related experience. Minimum 3 years of experience as a database administrator and with data analytics Minimum Requirements Thorough knowledge of business intelligence functions, analytics, industry standards and best practices. Detail oriented, with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities. Proficiency in data manipulation languages, including MS SQL, Oracle Database, or PostgreSQL. Basic understanding of domain business processes such as grant tracking and reporting, program management reporting, ERP (enterprise resources and planning), performance measurement and metrics development. Proven ability to serve as a technical resource providing advice and counsel on business intelligence issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex information, assess problems, and develop and effective solutions. Ability to work under pressure in ambiguous situations. Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with a broad range of professional and technical staff. Thorough knowledge of relevant internal databases, BI applications and tools. Ability to produce high-quality reports and documentation. Experience using data analytics and reporting tools such as PowerBI, SAP business objects, Excel, Tableu, Looker etc. Preferred Qualifications Thorough knowledge of business intelligence functions, analytics, industry standards and best practices. Detail oriented, with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities. Proficiency in data manipulation languages, including MS SQL, Oracle Database, or PostgreSQL. Basic understanding of domain business processes such as grant tracking and reporting, program management reporting, ERP (enterprise resources and planning), performance measurement and metrics development. Proven ability to serve as a technical resource providing advice and counsel on business intelligence issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex information, assess problems, and develop and effective solutions. Ability to work under pressure in ambiguous situations. Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with a broad range of professional and technical staff. Thorough knowledge of relevant internal databases, BI applications and tools. Ability to produce high-quality reports and documentation. Experience using data analytics and reporting tools such as PowerBI, SAP business objects, Excel, Tableu, Looker etc. Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview Job Description Details General Information Job Title

BUS INTEL SPEC 3

Job Code 004959 Grade 23 Department Head Charles Greer Supervisor Jose Santa Cruz Generic Scope Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. Custom Scope Applies skills and experience as a seasoned business analytics professional to projects of medium size at all levels of complexity, or to portions of large, multidimensional projects. Department Custom Scope The Senior Research Data Analyst will support departments within Research and Economic Development to improve decision making, facilitate continuous improvement of processes and programs, and to maximize impact in the region. By understanding the generated data from the different processes at RED and by deriving insights the Senior Data Analyst will help create efficiencies, maximize project outcomes and facilitate integrated grant reporting and progress reports. Key Responsibilities Consults with end users to gather and clarify data and reporting needs for complex business intelligence solutions and analytics. Writes queries, develops report templates, and dashboards. Create and support automated recurring reporting for the office. Structure and implement data collection and analysis strategies for major grant metrics (e.g., EDA, Blackstone, SBDC) and OTP departmental impact reporting for annual reports and news stories. Work with different OTP members to ensure data accuracy and integrity into databases. Create visual dashboards to easily display metrics and data extracted from disparate databases and data sources. Ensure accuracy in all RED data-related deliverables, including establishing QA processes and testing reports, dashboards and other reports before release. 25% Performs predictive analysis and forecasting to provide information that supports organizational goals. Mines data to quantify relationships and identify issues warranting further analysis. Build and deploy surveys for the organization using Qualtrics and incorporate data in central database. Identify new sources of data and methods to improve data collection, analysis and reporting. Ensure teams throughout the organization have access to high quality, useful reports by gathering requirements for, building, and deploying reports to allow stakeholders to "self-serve" their data needs. Develop programs and reports extracting data from internet sources and UCR proprietary databases as needed. 20% Serves on internal committees and participates on cross-functional teams to solve business, process, service and/systems issues. Serve as RED point person for other data projects on campus. Serve as point person for all data requests, ensuring that requestors receive accurate data and results within specified timelines, including routing to the appropriate RED team member when necessary. Interface with economic development partners (e.g., County, City, Chambers of Commerce, SBDC, Economic development organizations) to collect and exchange data. 20% Supports team members with systems administration tasks, Kuali Build workflow creation and maintenance, website updates, and documentation efforts. Collaborates across the team to ensure systems run efficiently, workflows are optimized, and resources remain accurate and up to date. 15% Conducts on-going analyses of data sources and data sets. Identifies issues and collaborates on developing solutions to data management challenges. Ensure outcome data from our startups, projects, participants, etc. is up to date on a monthly/quarterly basis. Monitor and advise on data privacy regulations. Monitor grant reporting deadlines and assist managers in timely reporting. 10% Identifies and analyzes errors and problems for end users, developing and applying functional solutions and/or conducting specific training as needed. Runs regular reports to ensure that data is accurate, contains appropriate information given different types of records, and is not duplicative. Performs comprehensive testing to ensure input methods to new data tables appropriately map all required data in an accurate fashion. 5% Participates in developing and/or delivering curriculum for end user training to ensure user competence, data access, and optimal performance of BI tools and processes. Leads recurring data and reporting office hours to provide hands-on guidance, address user questions, and teach best practices for building accurate, efficient, and visually effective reports and dashboards. Facilitates learning sessions that enhance data literacy, promote consistent reporting standards, and empower users to confidently leverage BI tools for decision- making. 5%