**SIGN-ON BONUS**
The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Enterprise Applications and Data Analytics, the Business Intelligence Developer bridges technical development and business insight by designing, building, and maintaining data solutions that empower decision-making across the institution.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Build and maintain dashboards and reports using modern BI tools to provide actionable insights for business stakeholders;
- Design, develop, and maintain robust SQL-based data pipelines and transformations to support analytics and reporting needs;
- Design and implement ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) processes and ensures data integrity across multiple systems;
- Collaborate with departments to understand business workflows and translates requirements into technical solutions;
- Develop and support applications and interfaces that integrate with ERP and other enterprise systems;
- Analyze business processes and recommend improvements based on data insights;
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and provide training/documentation as needed;
- Test and validate new features, upgrades, and data processes;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field is required
- 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, analytics, or application development is required; experience in an academic environment is highly desired
- Strong proficiency in SQL, data modeling and data transformation techniques (CTEs, window functions, procedures functions, query optimization, etc.) to support analytics workflows
- Strong data storytelling skills with experience building dashboards and reports that deliver actionable insights to business stakeholders
- Business acumen with the ability to integrate data across multiple systems and align solutions to organizational decision-making needs
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases
- Experience with BI/dashboard tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Domo, SAP Crystal Reports)
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric or equivalent cloud data platform preferred
- Familiarity with ERP systems and integration methodologies
- Experience with version control (git, GitHub)
- Strong initiative and the ability to be self-directed, resourceful and creative
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Strong customer service orientation, teamwork and collaborative mindset
- Eager to master new and emerging technologies, including AI and cloud data platforms
- Python experience preferred (eg pandas, duckdb, polars)
- Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and modern web technologies
- Experience trouble-shooting problems caused by programming bugs, data anomalies, and system errors
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to serving the needs of a diverse community
- Sensitivity to confidential information.
Physical Job Demands
- Close visual acuity to analyze data and figures and view a computer monitor
- Ability to sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers; or to dictate instructions to a computer
- Ability to sit or stand at a desk or table for extended periods of time
- Light Physical Requirements, which include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Working Conditions
The worker is mainly in an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Special Instructions for Applicants
Application materials must include:
- A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
- A complete resume or curriculum vitae
Compensation & Benefits
Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.
We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:
- Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
- Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access and complimentary dining hall meals
See benefit plan details here (https://deerfield.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2526-benefits-guide-Revised-August-2025.pdf).
Disclaimer
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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