Data Analyst (part-time/28 hrs per week)

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Data Analyst (part-time/28 hrs per week)

The Wheatley Institute is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Data Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will help support data-driven research and decision-making by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data. This position offers an excellent opportunity to launch a career in data analytics while gaining hands-on experience working with real-world datasets and meaningful research projects.

What you will be doing in this position

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, organize, and analyze data from various sources
• Clean and validate data to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights
• Assist in writing research briefs and reports, including figures, graphs, and visualizations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining databases and data systems
• Present findings in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders

What qualifies you for this role

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Basic knowledge of data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS, and Stata
• Familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets
• Good writing and presentation skills

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Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Project experience in data analysis
• Understanding of statistical concepts and data modeling
• Experience with data cleaning and preprocessing techniques
• Experience creating data figures and graphs

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans) 

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household 

• May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years 

• Access to the library 

• Free on-campus parking 

• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents 

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU 

Pay Grade: 52

Typical Starting Pay: $31.25-$40.50

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.

**If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!