Dining Services Data & Systems Analyst

We’re currently searching for a Data & Systems Analyst for Dining Services to join our Finance and Planning team in Blacksburg, VA, to help support the programs and services of Student Affairs. So, if you are an ambitious researcher who loves to collect, analyze, and report data, this could be the job for you!
When was the last time you changed the world? In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ROLE:
1) You’ll be responsible for being the data technical expert for Dining Services by
- collecting real-time and historical data
- utilizing statistical methodology to formulate appropriate research hypotheses
- conducting suitable analyses accurately and efficiently
- properly interpreting the results to enhance operational improvements
2) You’ll be exercising strong consultative proficiencies and delivering clear and timely reports, charts, graphs, and presentations aimed at providing actionable insights that will enable strategic decision-making.
3) You’ll be assuming a critical role in overseeing and managing the GrubHub OneView database system for foods, beverages, and services, utilizing the GrubHub mobile ordering vendor.
4) You’ll be leveraging project management skills to facilitate GrubHub integration on the VT campus. This includes liaising with cross-functional departments to ensure software and equipment installation and maintenance are completed on time and within budget so that GrubHub is fully operational to support the mobile ordering services.
5) You’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the extensive database system, which encompasses over 2,000 items provided by 45 venues in VT Dining Services annually.
6) You’ll be reporting directly to the Associate Director of Contracts and Administration for the Finance and Planning department.
7) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $60,000-$70,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: The team in Finance and Planning is a group that understands each other's individual strengths and brings those together to collaboratively come up with the right operational solutions for their colleagues within the division of Student Affairs.