Business Intelligence Analyst; Onsite

Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary or hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $94,800- $109,000.

Initial applicant review will begin on or around March 19th, 2025. Posting will remain open until filled.

This position is not sponsorship eligible. This position will be fully on-site. This position is eligible for relocation allowance.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution.

With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff. Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state.

In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

UC Merced is advancing a comprehensive data infrastructure and analytics modernization initiative to meet the university's increasing demand for high‑quality, timely, and actionable insights. Beginning with the institution's first Analytics Roadmap in 2019 and strengthened by strategic investments in 2022, the campus launched the Institutional Data and Enterprise Analytics (IDEA) project to build modern, scalable data assets and capabilities. The IDEA initiative supports descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics by implementing enterprise‑grade tools for optimized data storage and performance.

This position sits within the Center for Institutional Effectiveness (CIE) — a team whose mission is to help the university thrive in the face of change by empowering decision‑makers at all levels with long‑term, systemic solutions. CIE's work is grounded in curiosity, rigor, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality analytical insight. As integrators and stewards of campus information, the team contributes to a wide range of institutional needs, from long‑range planning and strategy development to the day‑to‑day management of critical business systems.

The Business Intelligence Analyst, positioned within the Institutional Research and Decision Support (IRDS) unit, plays a key role in transforming data into insights that advance institutional effectiveness, student success, and data‑informed decision‑making. IRDS provides university‑wide analytical support for planning, assessment, reporting, and operational effectiveness. The Business Intelligence Analyst uses business intelligence and policy data to inform business decisions in a fast‑paced, innovative Higher Education setting.

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