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The University of Texas at Dallas

Assistant Director, Business Intelligence

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Richardson, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $90,000 per Month 💻 Data Science 🗓️ April 22nd, 2026
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University of Texas at Dallas is hiring an Assistant Director, Business Intelligence. The role involves supervising a Business Analyst, developing and managing university analytics solutions including interactive dashboards, ensuring data quality, and promoting data literacy efforts across the campus to support effective decision-making. The Assistant Director collaborates with technical teams and stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights that align with institutional priorities.

Highlights
  • Lead development of data visualization and decision support tools for the university community.
  • Supervise and train a Business Intelligence Analyst focused on data visualization.
  • Use Power BI and collaborate with the Data Warehouse team on data modeling and engineering.
  • Manage multiple data visualization projects and uphold data quality and governance practices.
  • Coordinate outreach and data literacy initiatives with the Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (OISDS).
  • Required skills include proficiency with Power BI, SQL, data modeling, and Microsoft Office.
  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and three-plus years of relevant experience, with preferred qualifications including five-plus years in higher education analytics and advanced degrees in related fields.
  • Salary offered: $90,000 monthly.
  • Must be U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident; visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Position supports broader strategic initiatives in collaboration with university leadership, including the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff.

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S06995P
Position Title Assistant Director, Business Intelligence
Functional Title Assistant Director, Business Intelligence
Department Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (New)
Salary Range $90,000
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 04/21/2026
Posting Close Date 05/15/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 06/01/2026
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President in the Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (OISDS), the Assistant Director collaborates closely with OISDS team members and campus-wide stakeholders to provide access to institutional data in formats that support effective decision-making. This role oversees the design, development, and deployment of university analytics solutions that transform complex data into actionable insights.

Key responsibilities include supervising a Business Analyst; serving as a bridge between technical teams and institutional stakeholders to advance data-informed strategies; leading and contributing to the development of interactive dashboards and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI); managing a portfolio of highly visible and mission-critical data products; ensuring data quality and integrity; and supporting OISDS data literacy initiatives.

A successful candidate partners with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective business intelligence and decision-support solutions. In addition, the Assistant Director contributes to broader strategic priorities, including the development of a decision-support hub and collaboration on initiatives led by the University Initiatives team in support of the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for the Assistant Director, Business Intelligence position. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident to meet USCIS eligibility requirements.
Minimum Education and Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in related field. 
-Three plus years relevant professional experience. 
-Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
  • Five or more years of relevant professional experience in institutional research, data analytics, or data visualization, preferably within a higher education setting.
  • Advanced degree in statistics, data science, data analytics, business analytics, or a related field.
  • Experience developing and maintaining Microsoft SharePoint sites.
  • Experience with additional data visualization tools, such as Tableau.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Proficiency in data visualization techniques and tools, including Power BI.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and technologies, including SQL, data modeling, and data warehouses.
  • Experience with semantic layer design and dimensional data modeling techniques.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
  • Experience leveraging data visualizations to communicate clear, compelling, and impactful insights that support data‑informed decision‑making.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to non‑technical audiences.
  • Project management and coordination experience.
Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead the unit’s new and evolving business intelligence team situated in OISDS to develop data visualizations and a suite of decision support tools for the university community and external audiences.
  • Develop and maintain data visualizations tools (e.g., dashboards, reports) in collaboration with the business intelligence analyst and OISDS team.
  • Collaborate with the OISDS Data Warehouse Team on the development and updates to data modeling and engineering that drives data visualizations.
  • Supervise, train, and develop the Business Intelligence Analyst (Data Visualization).
  • Manage multiple projects among direct reports and other teams in OISDS to ensure timely completion of data visualization tools.
  • Ensure the continuous review and improvement of internal business processes, style guidelines, and standard operating procedures related to OISDS data visualization products.
  • Conduct regular outreach to campus users to identify data visualization needs, build relationships, and promote data visualization support offered by OISDS to ensure that decision support tools available align with the campus’ needs.
  • Coordinate data literacy efforts (e.g., presentations, trainings, videos, outreach) with other OISDS colleagues to promote decision support tools available for internal and external audiences and collaborate with the Assistant Vice President on the management of the Data Literacy Fellows Program.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of campus data sources, data security protocols, and data governance issues related to the team.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of data visualization and storytelling best practices in higher education.
  • Perform miscellaneous job duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for the Assistant Director, Business Intelligence position. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident to meet USCIS eligibility requirements.

Hybrid/Flex Remote Work Options
Hybrid/flex remote work options are available. The employee is expected to have a regular weekly presence in the office. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Tuition Benefits
  • BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Plan Options
  • Long and short-term disability
  • TRS Retirement Plan
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Paid time off
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Which of the following most accurately describes your highest earned degree?
    • None
    • Associate's
    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
    • Juris Doctor
    • PhD or equivalent
  2. * How many years work experience in higher education do you have?
    • None
    • Less than one year
    • One to two years
    • Two to three years
    • Three to five years
    • More than five years
  3. * Please describe any/all experience related to this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
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Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
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