Data Analyst (Space Administration)

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Data Analyst (Space Administration) provides data and reporting support for the University's space utilization and planning efforts. This position collects, inputs, analyzes, and updates the space/property database, and collaborates with various facilities and real estate personnel to verify the accuracy of the data. This position also creates ad hoc survey and reports, and distributes insights to help stakeholders make informed business decisions. Additionally, the Data Analyst provides training and support on the use of the space/property database and software, as well as documenting space management practices and procedures.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects, analyzes, and maintains the University’s space/property database; collaborates with facilities’ personnel and departmental space administrators to ensure the accuracy of real estate files and database

• Distributes critical spatial data to key University stakeholders; performs ad hoc review of facilities’ spatial data throughout the year to ensure data accuracy

• Coordinates University-wide annual space audits of 7+ million square feet of space; this includes preparing/delivering departmental space reports to departmental space administrators, training space administrators in space audit practices and processes, reviewing and standardizing proposed changes from space administrators, and updating the facilities’ database with the verified information collected from the departments

• Creates ad-hoc reports; assists in providing the needed data to the various departments for grants and sponsored programs; supports facilities initiatives, which includes policy and procedures developments; provides recurring reports for facilities’ benchmarking and external reporting needs

• Provides customer support, as it relates to the facilities’ database software; this includes work order submissions and/or corrections, providing software documentation to ends users, and submitting trouble-shooting tickets to software vendor

• Visits University buildings and/or spaces to provide in-person spatial verification, which may include departmental and employee occupancy and/or space utilization confirmation

• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools

• Knowledge of construction and design processes

• Knowledge of data visualization and reporting techniques

• Data analysis and interpretation skills

• Data visualization and dashboard development skills

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, construction)

• Ability to manage and analyze large datasets

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree

• Two or more years of related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree

Function

Design & Construction

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.