Director of Data and Analytics
Director of Data and Analytics
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Job Description
This position is a pivotal leader responsible for driving the organizations data strategy initiatives. This role encompasses developing a skilled team implementing advanced analytics techniques and aligning data initiatives with strategic business objectives. This position ensures data governance and quality integrates innovative technologies and promotes a culture of datainformed decisionmaking. Effective communication with nontechnical stakeholders identification and development of key performance indicators and a commitment to continuous improvement are crucial aspects. Additionally this role cultivates talent and deliversprojects on time while staying abreast of technology trends and upholding ethical data practices.
Salary & Benefits:
Minimum starting salary of $125000 commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package includes medical vision dental and life insurance generous employer retirement contributions wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on the date of hire.
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Data Ownership & Stewardship: Oversee data ownership ensuring accountability collaboration risk mitigation and awareness through comprehensive training programs.
2. Crossfunctional collaboration: Organize and lead a Data Governance/Advisory Committee for decisionmaking and continuous process improvement.
3. Compliance and Auditing: Develop audit programs compliance reporting and data governance policies aligned with regulatory standards.
4. Data Architecture Strategy: Actively participate in data architecture design review and select technologies and manage vendors to maximize data asset value and drive transformation.
5. Strategic Oversight: Develop and lead the organizations data strategy ensuring that all data initiatives align with enterpriselevel objectives. Set overarching policies frameworks and guidelines for data governance and quality.
6. Portfolio Management: Oversee a portfolio of complex enterpriselevel projects ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals. Optimize resource allocation manage project interdependencies and drive transformative outcomes through data initiatives.
7. Train and mentor team members and stakeholders to enhance their skills with data tools and technologies. Introduce new hardware and software to support continuous improvement and organizational goals.
8. Data Governance: Enforce security measures data integrity lineage and privacy policies maintaining a unified data dictionary.
9. Data Classification & Analytics: Implement retention policies and classification frameworks and support ethical ML model development for enriched analytics.
10. Performs other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bachelors degree in one of the following areas Management Information Systems Computer Science Information systems Data Science Business Administration
Five (5) years of supervisory experience
Eight to ten (810) years progressively increasing responsibilities in one or more of the following related fields below.
Data Governance through Data Democratization
Possesses ability to create modify and maintain sustainable and adaptable data governance processes that leverage the latest technologies while maximizing resources.
Proficient in data profiling classification and implementing security measures to safeguard sensitive data.
Demonstrates expertise in creating and managing metadata maintaining a centralized data catalog and ensuring comprehensive data context.
Applies data governance frameworks knowledge of compliance regulations and proficiency in enforcing data policies and standards.
Proficient in data technologies including: structured data unstructured data data connectivity data repositories data query languages and cloud optimization technologies focused on data.
Leadership Management and Administration
Exhibits proficiency in project management including budgeting cost estimation task prioritization advanced project tracking configuration management and decisionmaking.
Displays robust analytical skills and debugging leverages vendor service agreements and demonstrates technical proficiency in software engineering solutions design and enterprisewide administration.
Exhibits advanced leadership skills specializing in conflict resolution delegation people management and creating a supportive work environment.
Showcases sophisticated organizational prowess encompassing highlevel multitasking operational proficiency and strategic planning. Proven ability to meet deadlines is coupled with an unwavering commitment to quality and a resultsoriented focus.
Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills excelling in building trust and relationships and displaying tact and diplomacy in stakeholder collaboration.
Exhibits expertise in tools and technology possessing a deep understanding of the tools used and effectively contributes to aligning technology with the Universitys strategic objectives.
Possesses advanced user training skills emphasizing user collaboration and supports team members through effective mentoring and guidance.
Exhibits advanced problemsolving abilities centered on providing practical solutions along with proficiency in program deliverables and moderate to advanced programming skills.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Masters degree in one of the following areas Management Information Systems Computer Science Information systems Data Science Business Administration.
Experience in Higher Education administrative functions including:
Experience in delivering value from data by enabling and advancing administrative and academic objectives ensuring student data privacy and effective institutional reporting while adhering to higher education standards and FERPA compliance
Strong technical background in higher education enterprise solutions and technologies. A commitment to continuous learning and adaptability in integrating innovative data solutions to enhance student engagement curriculum development and academic performance analysis.
Azure Synapse or similar cloud technologies including Synapse Studio SQL Serverless and Apache Spark Pools Notebooks Data Factory Data Lake Gen 2 Key Vault Linked Services Integration Pipelines and Purview
How to Apply: Attach your cover letter and resume these documents are required any applications missing required documents will not be considered. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting please contact Emil Delgado via email at or via phone at. If you need technical assistance please contact Human Resources at
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline: Application review begins June 9 2025 and this posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or(out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
