Position Title: Part-time Data Management and Reporting Analyst Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Job Description: The Seed Science Center at Iowa State University is seeking a Part-Time Data Management and Reporting Analyst to support operational reporting, data quality, and program assessment. In this role, you’ll turn data from multiple systems into useful information that helps leaders evaluate performance, make informed decisions, and identify opportunities for improvement. This is a part-time position at 50% FTE, averaging approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling work hours. What You’ll Do Analyze operational data to identify trends in sample volumes, testing activities, customer service, turnaround times, revenue, workload distribution, and program performance. Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, visualizations, and performance metrics to support decision-making and operational improvements. Collect, organize, clean, validate, and maintain data from multiple systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness. Investigate data discrepancies, resolve reporting issues, and collaborate with information technology staff on system updates and improvements. Maintain documentation of data definitions, reporting methods, business rules, and data quality standards. Support accreditation reviews, annual reporting, program assessment, and evaluation of organizational goals and performance measures. Participate in user testing and validation of system updates and reporting modifications. Help staff access, interpret, and use reports and data resources; develop training materials and user documentation as needed. Follow established data governance practices and FAIR data principles to ensure data is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. Provide basic support for reporting systems and business applications and assist student employees or project participants as assigned. Preferred Qualifications Experience analyzing data to identify trends, patterns, or operational performance measures. Experience developing reports, dashboards, or data visualizations using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools. Experience collecting, cleaning, validating, and maintaining datasets from multiple sources. Experience using databases, reporting systems, or business applications to retrieve, organize, or manage data. Experience documenting data definitions, reporting procedures, or data quality standards. Experience communicating analytical findings or providing training and technical assistance to help others use data and reporting tools. MS SQL and MS Visual Studio experience. Why Join Us? The Seed Science Center is a preeminent institution in American agriculture with a longstanding history of supporting the seed industry through research, education, testing, and outreach. You'll join a close-knit team of approximately 30 employees who value collaboration, build strong working relationships, and create a welcoming environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while becoming part of a team that takes pride in its work and enjoys connecting through shared activities. About the Opportunity The candidate will be hired as a Data Analyst I. This is a term position that may have an opportunity for renewal. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. How to Apply Please submit a resume or CV and a cover letter describing your relevant experience in data management, reporting, data analysis, and related systems or tools. For guaranteed consideration, please apply on or before November 5th, 2026. Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: Resume/Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter Why Choose Iowa State University? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Appointment Type: Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term) Proposed End Date or Length of Term: February 28, 2029 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Part time Pay Grade: PS807 Original Posting Date: October 29, 2026 Posting Close Date: November 8, 2026 Job Requisition Number: R20155 Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected]. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications. Current employees (excluding temporary, student and graduate assistants) must apply through the Workday Internal Careers Hub. By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected]. If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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