Data Analysis Manager – Foundation

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia’s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location
 

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary
 

Develops reporting solutions to satisfy and support University stakeholders, supports financial applications, and delivers training on financial systems. Monitors and improves the quality of various technical and functional business processes, identifies, and resolves data issues. Responsibilities include collecting requirements, developing reports and dashboards, testing, leading process improvements, and training to support the objectives of the Institution. Monitors/manages Foundation cashflow and makes recommendations for investment of underutilized cash. Supports department leadership with various planning and analysis projects.

Responsibilities
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
1. Partners with co-workers and leadership to understand the operations, challenges, and goals, which leads to the appropriate business intelligence tools and solutions
2. Responsible for the development and maintenance of business intelligence tools and reports
3. Identifies data sources, automates data updates, designs tools, and reporting
4. Manages information distribution, resolves data issues, and trains other team members
5. Accurately projects cashflow requirements to sustain daily operations, ensuring financial stability, and identifies underutilized cash for investment opportunities
6. Identifies and analyzes investment opportunities aligning with the organization’s risk tolerance to optimize available cash and generate returns
7. Prepares ad hoc analysis to help communicate results to leadership and assists in management’s decision making processes
8. Assists department leadership in developing content for presentations to division and/or university leadership

Required Qualifications
 

Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Computer Science, Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related field
Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Systems Analysis and/or related field

Preferred Qualifications
 

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or similar Data Mgmt/Visualization tool
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Professional experience in capital markets or treasury management

Proposed Salary
 

The budgeted salary range is $69,230 to $100,000.  Offers are based on relevant experience. 

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
 

ABILITIES
Able to utilize multiple SQL based software modules
Able to create and deliver end-user training programs, jobs aids and manuals
Able to analyze data objectively to make data driven decisions
Self-motivated with the ability to learn new concepts quickly
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Advanced Power BI (or similar tool) skills including data management and data visualization skills to effectively organize data from various sources and communicate financial insights and trends to stakeholders
Understanding of database concepts such as schemas and data relationships
Proficiency in querying data from financial software to extract and analyze critical financial information
Working knowledge of accounting principles
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Advanced Excel skills, enabling complex financial models to perform in-depth financial analysis
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity
 

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, [email protected].

Other Information
 

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time

Background Check
 

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf