Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefit Eligible
Yes
Screening Date
2024-08-15
Job Description Summary
At Miami University, we are committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse academic community that supports the growth, innovation, and success of its students, faculty, and staff. Our institution is renowned for its commitment to excellence in higher education, research, and community engagement. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity and the broad range of perspectives it brings to our campus. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our data-driven decision-making processes, we are seeking a talented Report Specialist to join our team.
This role is pivotal in supporting our academic and administrative staff by providing actionable insights through expertly crafted reports and dashboards. If you have a passion for data, a knack for visual storytelling, and a commitment to education, we invite you to apply.
Job Description
Design, develop, and maintain a variety of complex reports and dashboards using Workday, Tableau or other tools as required.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the university to identify reporting requirements and deliver customized data insights that provide critical insights for decision-making.
Provide training and support to users on reporting best practices, utilization and, navigation to enhancing data literacy across the campus.
Participate in the development of policies and procedures to streamline the reporting process and ensure compliance with data governance and privacy policies, maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and security.
Stay abreast of the latest trends and updates and participate in the evaluation and implementation of new data management and reporting tools and technologies.
Support and mentor team members and clients as appropriate in Workday reporting best practices, Workday object oriented architecture and touchpoints.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree earned by date of hire and 2+ years of relevant work experience OR
Associate's degree earned by date of hire and 4+ years of relevant work experience OR
6+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business/Data Analytics, or a related field.
Strong experience working with Workday Report Writer developing advanced reports including Discovery Boards, Dashboard, Matrix and Composites, Worksheets and supporting Calculated Fields.
Experience with Workday reports with a strong understanding Workday Business Objects and Data Sources and working knowledge of the following: Foundational Data Model (FDM), Student, HCM, Payroll or Finance.
Working knowledge of data security concepts, applicable data privacy practices and the concept of least access.
Experience working with other analytical tools and languages, including Tableau, R, SQL and Python
Workday or Tableau certification a plus.
Ability to work with and develop in Workday PRISM a plus.
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
Diversity Statement Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
Clery Act As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.
Labor Law Posters for Applicants
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree earned by date of hire and 2+ years of relevant work experience OR
Associate's degree earned by date of hire and 4+ years of relevant work experience OR
6+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business/Data Analytics, or a related field.
Strong experience working with Workday Report Writer developing advanced reports including Discovery Boards, Dashboard, Matrix and Composites, Worksheets and supporting Calculated Fields.
Experience with Workday reports with a strong understanding Workday Business Objects and Data Sources and working knowledge of the following: Foundational Data Model (FDM), Student, HCM, Payroll or Finance.
Working knowledge of data security concepts, applicable data privacy practices and the concept of least access.
Experience working with other analytical tools and languages, including Tableau, R, SQL and Python
Workday or Tableau certification a plus.
Ability to work with and develop in Workday PRISM a plus.
“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”