Data & Reporting Analyst

College of Optometry

JOB SUMMARY

The Optometry Data & Reporting Analyst provides comprehensive analytical, reporting, and operational support to the College of Optometry. The role exists to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional, accreditation, assessment, and outcomes data; to support strategic decision-making by college leadership; and to maintain data integrity across student, faculty, residency, alumni, and programmatic processes. This position also serves as a key resource for survey administration, technology coordination, and cross-functional reporting requirements at the campus, system, and national accreditation levels.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting - 60%

Collects, analyzes, validates, and reports complex and sensitive datasets for internal leadership, campus partners, and national governing and accrediting bodies, including ASCO, ACOE, residency programs, admissions, and national board reporting.
Produces regular and ad hoc analytical reports supporting accreditation, assessment, strategic planning, admissions analysis, faculty promotion, and program review.
Translates data into actionable insights to support leadership decision-making.
Maintains historical databases and longitudinal datasets to support trend analysis, research, and compliance reporting.
Reconciles and tracks national board examination data to ensure completeness and compliance with graduation and external reporting requirements.
Provides administrative support to the Associate Dean of Academic Programs on various initiatives and projects.

Survey Administration & Outcomes Assessment - 20%

Builds, administers, monitors, and reports on surveys and evaluations, including course evaluations, residency evaluations, alumni surveys, end-of-program evaluations, continuing education evaluations, and specialized questionnaires.
Prepares longitudinal analysis of survey data to support faculty review, promotion, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts.
Implements process improvements related to evaluation administration and data reporting.

Administrative & Dean's Suite Support - 20%

Provides front-line administrative support to the Dean's Suite, including responding to inquiries and assisting visitors as needed.
Coordinates bulletin updates, handbook revisions, and official documentation to ensure accuracy, version control, and compliance with campus timelines.
Serves as liaison with Information Technology and vendors for computer, telephone, and data system needs within the College of Optometry.
Builds and maintains electronic forms and workflows (e.g., evaluations, agreements, data collection forms) used across academic and administrative functions.
Supports special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned by college leadership.

As with all positions, may perform other job-related responsibilities as needed to support departmental and campus-wide needs.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Data Analysis & Reporting | Attention to Detail & Data Integrity | Confidentiality & Ethical Judgment | Critical Thinking & Problem Solving | Technical Proficiency with Data Systems & Survey Tools

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with regular interaction with faculty, staff, and external partners. The role requires regular use of computers. The position involves sustained attention to detail and accuracy, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, independent problem-solving and decision-making in a data-intensive environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May provide functional guidance to office support staff related to data processes and reporting methods; no documented administrative supervision.

40 hours/week, Monday through Friday.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Care Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• At least one year of experience in management analysis, statistical analysis, cost analysis, or research in a health care, academic, or high-contact public environment.
• BI / visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, dashboards)
• Data validation, anomaly detection, and quality assurance processes

$19.25 - $27.40

Grade: GGS-008
University Title: BUSINESS SUPPORT ANALYST II
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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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