Data Analyst

1FTE – 24-month FTC

Who We Are

UCC Academy is the internal partner for accelerating the delivery of University College Cork’s priorities. We bring targeted professional capabilities and deep institutional knowledge to every engagement, enabling the University to achieve its strategic and operational goals.

We uniquely collaborate, innovate, advise, and operate with flexibility—ensuring our work is aligned with UCC’s evolving needs.

Mission

We harness our talent and best practices to support the delivery of UCC priorities, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. As part of the UCC group, we collaborate and operate flexibly and cost effectively to realise our mutually aligned goals.

Our Values

At UCC Academy, our values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together.

Delivering Excellence and Value

We uphold high professional standards and deliver impactful, client-focused solutions.

We:

• Strive for excellence in every task and interaction
• Take ownership and continuously seek improvement
• Foster innovation through collaboration and curiosity

Success and Growth

We invest in our people to develop the skills needed in a dynamic environment.

We:

• Embrace lifelong learning and personal growth
• Share knowledge and mentor one another
• Future-proof our capabilities through agility and efficiency

Wellbeing and Balance

We prioritise the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our people.

We:

• Promote flexible and sustainable work practices
• Support wellness and inclusivity
• Respect and value everyone’s time

Trust and Collaboration

We build a respectful and supportive environment where productivity thrives.

We:

• Lead with empathy, kindness, and authenticity
• Encourage open communication and shared accountability
• Focus on outcomes, not presenteeism

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team to support the delivery of Business Intelligence projects. As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for transforming data into actionable insights, enabling UCC Academy and our clients in making evidence-based decisions.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate with 2+ years’ experience in data analytics, including experience working with Power BI. The successful candidate will work closely with academics and industry professionals in the management and delivery of multi-stakeholder data projects.

UCC Academy supports its people in their career development, and you will have the opportunity to grow your role, your skills and your knowledge, while being part of a close-knit, dynamic group of individuals that strive for excellence daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the establishment and ongoing support of Business Intelligence solutions, ensuring UCC Academy stakeholders are briefed and empowered to use same.
• Prepare business engagement end user requirements documentation to support the development of Data Architecture models for companywide Performance Scorecards.
• Build data integrations from source system applications into data models ensuring that refresh frequencies are consistent with operational performance governance timeframes.
• Using the acquired datasets develop measures to calculate key performance indicators reflecting functional results in Finance, Operational delivery, People and Culture and Customer Experience.
• Develop visualisation dashboards to provide guided discovery into company performance whilst promoting a user-friendly end user experience.
• Support production deployments by drafting training materials and hosting end user training sessions before solutions are deployed into the community of business users.
• Continuously work with UCC Academy stakeholders to identify data and information gaps present across all application environments.
• Assist with UCC Academy project management activities to close these gaps by implementing SAAS solutions, managing change and expanding the Academy’s Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence solutions.
• Assist with the establishment and ongoing support of Business Intelligence solutions for clients, ensuring the client teams and all relevant Project Sponsors are briefed and empowered to use same.
• Manage and maintain existing reports and dashboards, ensuring seamless data refreshes and optimal performance.
• Track and document end-user queries, issues, and enhancement requests related to Power BI reports, providing timely resolutions and continuous improvements.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge repository of case studies and key deliverables from solutions developed.
• Support Business Development.

This list is not exhaustive, and the Data Analyst will undertake other duties as appropriately requested.

Essential Criteria

• 2 years’ experience as a Data Analyst, with a strong focus on data analysis and reporting.
• A relevant third-level qualification (e.g. in Business Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Information Technology, or a related field.) or relevant equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Power BI, including creating dashboards, data modelling and DAX functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality best practices.
• Understanding of database management systems and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office suite to an advanced level including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Capacity to deal with a wide variety of different tasks and to reprioritise as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to be proactive, use initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and critical thinking skills to support decision making.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in or with higher education institutions or public sector organisations.
• Understanding of financial modelling, forecasting and reporting.

Conditions of Employment

• Employment Type: This post is full-time. A six-month probationary period will apply.
• Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in Ireland to be considered for the role.
• Salary on commencement: Level 2: €38,000– €52,006 per annum. New entrants to UCC Academy will likely be appointed onto one of the first three points of the scale, subject to experience.
• Term: 24-month fixed term contract.
• Annual Leave: 25 Days plus up to 5 discretionary Company Days.
• Pension: Company Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
• Location: Our place of work is the Western Gateway Building, UCC. Onsite presence is required, with opportunities for flexible working when organisation and client needs allow.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for the post, we ask you to submit a 2-page CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements. Deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 23 March.

UCC Academy is an equal opportunities employer

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