We solve strategic challenges in higher education

Unizin is a member-based nonprofit 501(c)3 that enables higher education to meet the moment of digital transformation by developing and delivering solutions that address the pressing and complex challenges of data, analytics, and digital content.

Our consortium model and partnerships enable Unizin to build technology solutions, establish relationships, and pursue research that no single institution could achieve cost-effectively on its own.

Have questions? Feel free to reach out to us at info@unizin.org

Our Leadership Team

Unizin is led by a group of experienced, talented, and dedicated higher education and technology professionals united in the mission to improve education and student success.

Glenda Genchur

Chief Financial Officer
Serve as a key advisor to the CEO, senior leadership, and the Executive Board on business and financial matters.

Derek Gleim
Senior Director of Technology

Lead the engineering team in practices and collaboration, systems design, and product development.

Bart Pursel

Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for maturing our product and service offerings through strategic technology leadership to meet the diverse needs of our partners.

James Russell

Chief Technology Officer

In tandem with our Data Services and Solutions team, assists members explore, learn and utilize the UDP; works to assure Unizin’s security and compliance.

Brad Zurcher

Senior Director of Partnerships

Serves the consortium as the contractual and business liaison between vendors and Unizin and works closely with consortium members to maintain an ever evolving short list of potential vendor partners and contractual terms.

Join the team

If you share our passion for building technology solutions to improve higher education, Unizin offers some of the most challenging and rewarding careers in the thriving edtech industry.

We are hard-working, team-oriented, and easy-going. We value professional collaboration and having fun together. We offer comprehensive benefits, solutions-driven work and a social, flexible work environment.

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Associate Data Analyst

Position title: Associate Data Analyst

Supervisor’s name and title: Kyle Unruh, Director of Data Services and Solutions

A. PRIMARY ROLE

The Associate Data Analyst will utilize the Unizin Data Platform (UDP) and interface with our member institutions on new data assets, querying data within the Google Big Query environment, and technical questions/requests. The Unizin Data Platform is hosted in Google Cloud, so cloud-native analytics tools (BigQuery, CloudSQL, etc.) will be leveraged.

Equally important is support for institution analysts and researchers. This role also requires meeting with UDP users and stakeholders to understand their priorities and challenges with data, as part of both onboarding new institutions as well as working with existing members.

B. QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum education:

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, engineering, computer science, math, statistics or other related fields required. Combinations of related education and experience will be equally considered!

Minimum experience:

No previous experience required

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

Experience with SQL to manipulate data
Experience navigating and manipulating relational databases and ETL processes.
Experience working with end users in a consulting or technical support capacity to solve complex problems collaboratively.
Skill with business analysis, process mapping, and clear technical documentation.
Technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to take business requirements and abstract them into models and concepts.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary for working collaboratively and strategically within a diverse environment.

Other Notable Knowledge and skills (preferred):

Experience with cloud-native technology (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)

Experience in higher education analytics

Experience with AI and LLMs

C. TECHNICAL TOOL REQUIREMENTS

SQL - Unizin uses Google BigQuery, but any “flavor” of SQL qualifies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MSSQL, etc.)

Scripting - Python and/or R; Jupyter Notebooks

Version Control - Git; comfort writing documentation in Markdown

D. LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING

The position will be required to participate on a cross-functional team on medium to large projects/assignments. Position will have to perform full range of standard level work that typically requires interpreting, more complex, less clearly-defined issues. The position will have to identify problems and possible solutions and take appropriate action and resolve.

Over time, this position will become a subject matter expert in learning analytics and a go-to resource for our member institutions.

E. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be comfortable working with a computer daily for several hours. Must be able to communicate detailed work verbally and in writing. Must be able to context switch for concurrent task and interruptions, when they arise.

Unizin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender identity. Accommodations will be provided to any candidate with special needs who requests them.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

If you are a resident of a state with designated pay transparency requirements and this role is available remotely, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request.