Descriptive Data Analyst – Parking and Transit

Job Type: time type Full time

Job Number: job requisition id R0086281

Location:
Fayetteville
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Closing Date:
06/12/2026

Type of Position:
Data Analysis and
Insights

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work
Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of
Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation
among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance
the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills,
fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of
Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region
surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also
quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of
Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes
university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official
holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee
salary.

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before applying for the opening.

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Department:
Strategic Projects Analysts

Department’s
Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas is seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Data Analyst with IT Business Systems Analyst responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing data and creating
visualizations to support decision-making processes. This role requires a combination of analytical skills, technical expertise, and a
proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities: –
* Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to Transit and
Parking operations.
* Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights into key performance indicators.
* Perform
analysis using various techniques to identify patterns in data.
* Make critical observations and provide data interpretation to assist in
the development of reports and recommend strategies and plans.
* Collaborate with various departments to understand data needs and
provide actionable recommendations.
* Ensure data integrity and security by following best practices and university policies.
*
Provide training and support to staff on the use of data analysis tools and software systems.
* Stay updated with industry trends and
advancements in data analysis

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create
and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Strong
  proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) as evidenced by application
  materials
• Experience with basic IT software maintenance and troubleshooting

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or
  R
• Experience with Transit and Parking operations
• Internship or project experience in data analysis or IT software
  maintenance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong
  communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional
Information:

Salary Information:

$56,123

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of
Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of
Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System
Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment
contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening
Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a
safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal
background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor
Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest
pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to
the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with
state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators
that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and
unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in
its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law,
including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex,
sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons
must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is
subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical
Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical
Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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