Data / Reporting Analytics Management

• Provide thought leadership and contributions to the development and management of performance indicators in key university data domains (finance, academic research, employee)
• Direct the production of dashboards and reports that demonstrate best practices in data visualization and clearly depict insights. Work to expand the arsenal of widely available data.
• Identify opportunities for institutional improvement by leveraging data to provide recommendations that support the university’s goals
• Contribute to the development of data-informed institutional policies and initiative

• Collaborate with data stewards to establish and maintain consistency in data reporting and analytics
• Partner with end-users around campus to understand reporting needs, serve as a point of contact, and maintain positive working relationships
• Promote the availability of data assets to stakeholders around campus, support their adoption through communication and training
• Proactively seek feedback from campus stakeholders on data assets, identify gaps in the availability of data assets, and work to continually meet the evolving data needs of campus
• Collaborate with UAIR leadership and campus leadership to align analytics initiatives with business goals and strategic priorities

• Manage teams of analysts, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and promoting and supporting the professional development of each individual
• Manage staff operations including hiring and onboarding new team members, providing ongoing supervision, addressing personnel issues and actions, conducting performance reviews
• Collaborate with UAIR Data Management Team. Develop comprehensive specifications for new or optimized data sources that empower robust reporting and analytics

• Support the continuous improvement of data reporting capabilities and the advancement of automated reporting on campus
• Leverage advanced analytical techniques and support data integration to streamline and automate critical workflows. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation in business processes.

• Bachelor’s degree (plus 12 years of experience), or a master’s plus 10 years of directly related work experience
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
• 2 years related work experience at a managerial level and directly supervising employees
• Proficiency in presenting data, articulating insights, and writing reports

• Experience working in a higher education setting and a working knowledge of higher education regulations and policies
• Experience in advanced data analysis, predictive modeling, and leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more or the following areas: finance, academic research data, faculty data, employee data
• Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into actionable insights
• Experience managing multiple large-scale projects and initiatives with evolving priorities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, often while handling confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy laws, and quality assurance
• Advanced skills in Tableau and SQL (or other programming languages such as Python, R, etc.)

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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