Descriptive Data Analyst – Space Planning

About the role

The University of Arkansas seeks a Descriptive Data Analyst to support space planning initiatives across campus. In this role you will turn raw data into actionable insights that guide facility usage, occupancy forecasting, and strategic space allocation.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze data related to building occupancy, room utilization, and campus space assets.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that visualize space trends for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with facilities, planning, and academic units to translate analytical findings into practical recommendations.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and documentation throughout the analysis lifecycle.
• Support ad‑hoc data requests and contribute to long‑term space planning models.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong quantitative and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills to present findings to non‑technical audiences.

Required skills

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible family members.
• 12 paid holidays and immediate leave accrual.
• Retirement plans with university contributions ranging from 5 % to 10 % of salary.
• A supportive work environment that values work‑life balance.