Req #: 237816Department: UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYAppointing Department Web Address: https://itconnect.uw.edu/uwitPosting Date: 08/13/2024Closing Info:
Open Until FilledSalary: $8,269 - $12,537 per monthShift: First ShiftNotes:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. By being deeply invested in our work, showing compassion in our interactions, and embodying the spirit of a team player, each member contributes to a thriving community. UW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff; your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central information technology organization for the University of Washington, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the UW’s IT infrastructure, resources, and services. UW-IT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW Medicine, and research operations around the world, partnering with the UW community to enable innovation, learning, discovery, and service."The Reporting and Analytics (R&A) teams at the University empower data-driven decisions by providing easy access to institutional information. We utilize various approaches such as traditional reports, data cubes, AI-driven features, and predictive analytics, all of which are supported by well-managed metadata definitions. We also offer timely, accurate, and actionable Workday operational reports for Human Capital Management and Finances. In addition, we build and maintain custom applications such as BI Portal and Knowledge Navigator to empower end-users to effortlessly access, explore, and interact with our data products.The R&A teams collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver actionable insights that drive informed decisions, ultimately improving admissions, student success, instruction, and administrative services for everyone involved, including students, faculty, advisors, and staff.REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in IT, computer science, statistics or mathematics or related field or experience.
Four years of relative experience in data science
Proficiency in Python and/ or R
Deep understanding of statistical concepts and approaches
Experience querying relational databases with SQL, and merging, cleaning and transforming data
Familiarity with GIT workflows
Experience using machine learning techniques to address complex business problems
Familiarity with big data technologies such as cloud-based tools
Proficiency in using data science libraries for building and deploying models
Ability to align data science initiatives with university priorities
Ability to prototype innovative solutions to meet business needs at the university
Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills, technical documentation skills, and personal interaction abilities.
Ability to create compelling and informative data visualizations DESIRED:
Experience leading junior data scientists, or graduate and undergraduate students
Demonstrated ability to lead a data science project teams to improve business processes
Familiarity with UW systems, policies, and academic programs, and working with student data
Excellent time management and organization skills
Comfortable with rapidly changing priorities
Proactive communicator
Project management experienceCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTHybrid, open office environment Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.