Details
Open Date
07/28/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45757B
Job Title
Data / Reporting Analysts
Working Title
Data / Reporting Analysts
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
8am-5pm MT Monday – Friday
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00822 - University Analytics & Institutional Reporting
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
Internal to the University
Pay Rate Range
65000-100000
Close Date
08/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The University Analytics & Institutional Reporting ( UAIR) office houses a transformational group of data professionals that turn complex university data into meaningful, highly valued information that is trusted by university leadership to drive strategic decisions, and generate official figures reported to regulatory, external and public agencies.
The UAIR team operates with an iterative mindset of continuous improvement, learning and adapting strategies as we go. We believe the strengths and knowledge each person brings to the team bolster our collective work and aim for a collaborative environment where we thrive together while tapping into our strongest individual contributions. If you’re the type of person who loves data and wants to know your work has meaning, you may find your career home in our office.
We are seeking an experienced professional who will play a pivotal role in supporting financial decision-making across the university. This position will analyze complex financial and operational information to help university leaders understand financial performance, evaluate resource allocation, monitor revenues and expenses, assess cash flow, and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
The position will work closely with university leadership and financial administrators and staff to define financial performance measures, evaluate trends, and translate data into actionable recommendations. The position will support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and other initiatives requiring a strong understanding of university finances and business operations.
The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with a strong understanding of financial and accounting concepts and demonstrated experience helping decision-makers interpret financial results.
Like many areas at the University of Utah, our office is a hybrid work environment. More details can be discussed in an interview. Our office is not currently able to support individuals seeking sponsorship for visa—living in and working from the United States is a requirement.
About the University of Utah
Located in Salt Lake City, in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, a tier-one research institution with membership in the Association of American Universities ( AAU) and Big 12 Athletic Conference.
The University offers a strong benefits package, including a personal (401a) retirement account with employer contribution of 14.2%, highly competitive health insurance, generous paid leave time, free public transportation pass (
UTA), 50% tuition reduction for eligible employee and family members, and more:
https://benefits.utah.edu/
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Partner with financial administrators and staff to understand financial questions, business needs, and decision-making priorities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in university financial data, financial concepts, and the interpretation of financial performance.
- Analyze revenues, expenses, budgets, forecasts, fund balances, cash flow, encumbrances, and other financial measures to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring leadership attention.
- Evaluate budget-to-actual results and explain significant variances, underlying business drivers, and potential financial implications.
- Work with UAIR data analysts to develop and maintain interactive dashboards and comprehensive reports for campus stakeholders.
- Assess the quality, consistency, and appropriate use of financial data from institutional systems and work with functional and technical partners to resolve data or process issues.
- Help define and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators aligned with institutional priorities.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support university initiatives, operational decisions, and executive leadership requests.
- Maintain familiarity with evolving practices in higher education finance, financial analytics, forecasting, and institutional resource management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree and four years of relevant professional experience, in finance, accounting, economics, business analytics, institutional research, public administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of core financial concepts, including revenues and expenses, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial statements, fund balances, and variance analysis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to present complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively across teams
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Data / Reporting Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Data / Reporting Analyst, III Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Data / Reporting Analyst, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Preferences:
- Higher education or public sector experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, institutional research, business analytics, or university administration.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to interpret income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, or comparable fund-accounting reports.
- Experience with utilizing data to support strategic planning initiatives in higher education
- Familiarity with data visualization, business intelligence, querying, or analytical tools such as Tableau/Power BI, SQL, Excel, or comparable platforms.
- Experience performing institutional research analyses that employ advanced statistical analyses and/or predictive analytics
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, public administration, business analytics, or a related field.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior
URS service, may elect to enroll in
URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from
URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34
CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (
OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the:
University of Utah Non‑Discrimination pageOnline reports may be submitted at
https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per
University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
