About this role
Part-time Data Management and Reporting Analyst
Position Title: Part-time Data Management and Reporting Analyst
Job Group: Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
Job Description: The Seed Science Center at Iowa State University is seeking a Part-Time Data Management and Reporting Analyst to support operational reporting, data quality, and program assessment. In this role, you’ll turn data from multiple systems into useful information that helps leaders evaluate performance, make informed decisions, and identify opportunities for improvement. This is a part-time position at 50% FTE, averaging approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling work hours.
What You’ll Do
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Analyze operational data to identify trends in sample volumes, testing activities, customer service, turnaround times, revenue, workload distribution, and program performance.
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Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, visualizations, and performance metrics to support decision-making and operational improvements.
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Collect, organize, clean, validate, and maintain data from multiple systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
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Investigate data discrepancies, resolve reporting issues, and collaborate with information technology staff on system updates and improvements.
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Maintain documentation of data definitions, reporting methods, business rules, and data quality standards.
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Support accreditation reviews, annual reporting, program assessment, and evaluation of organizational goals and performance measures.
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Participate in user testing and validation of system updates and reporting modifications.
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Help staff access, interpret, and use reports and data resources; develop training materials and user documentation as needed.
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Follow established data governance practices and FAIR data principles to ensure data is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable.
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Provide basic support for reporting systems and business applications and assist student employees or project participants as assigned.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Experience analyzing data to identify trends, patterns, or operational performance measures.
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Experience developing reports, dashboards, or data visualizations using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
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Experience collecting, cleaning, validating, and maintaining datasets from multiple sources.
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Experience using databases, reporting systems, or business applications to retrieve, organize, or manage data.
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Experience documenting data definitions, reporting procedures, or data quality standards.
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Experience communicating analytical findings or providing training and technical assistance to help others use data and reporting tools.
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MS SQL and MS Visual Studio experience.
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Why Join Us?
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The Seed Science Center is a preeminent institution in American agriculture with a longstanding history of supporting the seed industry through research, education, testing, and outreach. You'll join a close-knit team of approximately 30 employees who value collaboration, build strong working relationships, and create a welcoming environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while becoming part of a team that takes pride in its work and enjoys connecting through shared activities.
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About the Opportunity
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The candidate will be hired as a Data Analyst I.
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This is a term position that may have an opportunity for renewal.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Appointment Type:
- Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
- February 28, 2029
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
- 12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
- Part time
Pay Grade:
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PS807
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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.