Director of Data Engineering and Data Science

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Normal, Illinois 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $125K - $135K 💻 Data Science 🗓️ September 29th, 2026

Data Analytics Data Science ETL

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring a Director of Data Engineering and Data Science to lead the Office of Decision Support's data engineering and data science unit, which manages the university's enterprise data warehouse and business intelligence environment. The director sets the unit's vision in support of the University's strategic plan and oversees the pipelines, integrations, and platforms that help campus leaders make informed decisions.

Highlights

Create a vision and goals for the data engineering and analytics unit in support of the University's strategic plan.
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of data pipelines, data integration processes, and data warehouses.
Plan, staff, and direct the day-to-day work of the unit.
Shape the business intelligence strategy, data management strategies, and BI architecture.
Promote best practices in data management, data quality, customer service, and data security and confidentiality.
Bring a bachelor's degree or higher and 8+ years of experience managing projects and supervising a technical team.
Draw on 3+ years leading data modelers, ETL or data warehouse developers, and data scientists on large-scale data projects.
Prefer 10+ years of experience at a higher education institution.
Pay of $125,000 - $135,000 annually, plus health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans, and tuition waiver benefits.
Hybrid work with potential for 100% remote work within Illinois, based on performance and business needs.