Data Scientist

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Enrollment Management is a key campus thought partner that provides collaborative leadership in university-wide efforts, utilizing systematic, innovative, and synergistic approaches to leverage a data-informed enrollment strategy to improve market distinctiveness, and execute the campus strategic plan. The division comprises the offices of Enrollment Management, Financial Aid & Scholarships, University Registrar, and Undergraduate Admissions.

The Office of Enrollment Management aims to align the initiatives and activities of academic units and administrative divisions with campus strategic goals through sustainable enrollment planning. The office engages campus partners in meaningful conversations on enrollment trends and outcomes and uses industry expertise and data-driven analytics to inform direction and decision-making.

Applies skills and experience as a seasoned business analytics professional to integrate campus data systems used in cross-functional areas to develop, test, and enhance analytics assets and process flow. The incumbent collaborates with department leaders to determine needs and creates intricate business intelligence solutions to support an array of analytical activities and business processes. The incumbent also develops and provides training and user guidance on developed assets and methodologies.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $85,400- $103,250 (Annual).

Required:

• Thorough knowledge of business intelligence functions, analytics, industry standards and best practices.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant internal databases, BI applications, tools and data visualization tools such as MS PowerBI or Tableau. Ability to produce high-quality reports and documentation.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex information, assess problems, and develop and effective solutions.
• Detail oriented, with ability to manage time and organize competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with a broad range of professional and technical staff.
• Proven ability to serve as a technical resource providing advice and counsel on business intelligence issues.
• Demonstrated experience with the migration of large and complex data sets across multiple platforms while collaborating on competing data culture, privacy, and proprietary items.
• Ability to conceptualize, develop and implement strategic initiatives and the ability to see a project through from its conception to its completion.
• Demonstrated ability to key, tabulate and chart statistical data and compile reports. Demonstrated computer skills using spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a related profession

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential information and requests.
• Demonstrated ability to function well in a demanding environment as part of a team.
• Thorough knowledge of statistical modeling, data mining, logistic and linear regression, PCA, decision tree analysis and statistical methods.
• Demonstrated experience with SQL and statistical software packages (i.e. Python, R, SPPS, and SAS).

Special Conditions:

• Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.