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FORDHAM University

Analytics Developer, Power BI

FORDHAM University, Rose Hill, Virginia, United States, 24281

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Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long‑term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Director of Analytics, the Power BI Developer designs, develops, and maintains SQL code, data models, pipelines, and reports to support institutional reporting and decision‑making. This role leverages tools such as Azure, SQL, Power BI, and related ETL technologies to deliver accurate and efficient business intelligence solutions.

The position may require occasional evening, weekend, or holiday hours.

Essential Functions

Builds and maintains scalable Power BI and Azure data models to support ongoing business needs.

Develops and optimizes SQL queries, dashboards, and dataflows.

Designs and maintains ETL pipelines that integrate data from Ellucian Banner and other systems.

Ensures integration of on‑prem and cloud data sources.

Delivers end‑to‑end BI solutions from requirements through deployment.

Collaborates with stakeholders on reporting needs, governance, and compliance.

Documents processes, data models, and reports for reuse and maintenance.

Ensures deliverables meet expectations and are consistent with IT standards.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Works independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions.

Maintains strong attention to data governance, data security, and compliance with standards such as HIPAA, FERPA, related regulations, and data classifications.

Stays abreast of updates to technologies used by the department to ensure adherence to best practices and effective use of the latest innovations.

Communicates status, progress, and impact to team members and management.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of Power BI development and data visualization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Strong skills in SQL, DAX, Power Query (M), and ETL.

Solid knowledge of dimensional modeling (facts/dimensions).

Experience with Azure Synapse, Data Factory, or other cloud platforms.

Proven ability to optimize Power BI reports for performance.

Familiarity with Agile methods and project tracking tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Ellucian Banner or higher‑ed systems; SIS, Finance, HR, and Academic data.

Knowledge of Python.

Knowledge of Snowflake.

Familiarity with AI/ML analytics for student success and retention.

Minimum Starting Salary $80,000

Maximum Starting Salary $100,000

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number A970P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date N/A

Posting Date 10/27/2025

EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Sitting: Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing): Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking: Often

Standing: Seldom

Walking: Seldom

Running: Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling: Not Required

Climbing stairs: Not Required

Climbing ladders: Not Required

Reaching overhead: Not Required

Pulling, pushing: Not Required

Shoveling: Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds: Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds: Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds: Not Required

Work Environment: Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page) Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have strong skills in SQL, DAX, Power Query (M), and ETL?

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No

* Do you have experience with Azure Synapse, Data Factory, or other cloud platforms?

Yes

No

* Are you familiar with Agile methods and project tracking tools?

Yes

No

* On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest, how would you rate your DAX experience?

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5-Highest

* On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest, how would you rate your SQL experience?

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5-Highest

* Please describe your hands‑on experience with Power BI, including the types of solutions you have designed or supported. Be specific about the tools, features, and technologies you have used (for example: data modeling, dataflows, DAX, Power Query, M, etc.). Please include concrete examples where possible. (Open Ended Question)

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