Data Analyst

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Support institutional reporting, analysis, and data-informed decision-making across OVCR .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data management, analysis, and reporting within a higher education context, ensuring data quality and supporting institutional decision-making. Proficient in utilizing analytical tools and methodologies to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences.

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Data ManagementData AnalysisData VisualizationReportingResearch Administration

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionData Quality AssuranceStatistical AnalysisFinancial Data AnalysisQuery WritingForecasting ToolsModeling Tools

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelTableauWorkdayDenodo

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationInstitutional ReportingResearch AdministrationComplianceStatistical Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support institutional reporting, analysis, and data-informed decision-making across OVCR
Coordinate data collection and ensure data quality and consistency
Analyze and interpret information for the HERD Survey and other institutional and external reporting requirements
Create regular reporting tools and ad hoc reports for analysis of grant activities
Create and maintain an annual report on OVCR centers and units
Coordinate collaboration with other campus units on campus-wide research administration data
Prepare and disseminate institutional statistical reports to institutional programs, working units, and leadership
Design, collect, analyze, and research institutional data according to established procedures and regulations
Provide analysis and consultation on administrative-related matters
Support institutional decisions and policymaking through research and fact-finding
Establish guidelines and procedures ensuring adequacy, quality, and reliability of information sources
Serve as liaison and primary contact to internal and external stakeholders for reporting, compliance, surveys, statistics, and data

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 or more years of professional experience in research, analytical, or general administration, preferably within a higher education environment
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex data and analyses clearly to a variety of audiences
Evidence of ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
Must be detail-oriented
A transparent and collaborative work style
Relevant work experience in data management, data analysis, data visualization, and reporting
Ability to draw on the university's enterprise systems and write queries to extract data from large data sets
Ability to obtain and analyze data with automated tools (Excel, Tableau, Workday, Denodo, etc)
Knowledge of forecasting and modeling tools
Ability to perform complex analyses of financial data and present information effectively in written and graphic reports
General understanding of university research administration
Bachelor's degree required
Must ensure eligibility to work in the United States
Successful employment may require a criminal background check
Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits