SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DATA ANALYTICS

Description: We are currently looking for an experienced and proven Senior Director of Data Analytics.
As the Senior Director of Data Analytics, you will lead Joyce University's data strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
Responsible for overseeing data collection, integration, and validation processes, you will uphold data accuracy and compliance.
Your role involves driving advanced analytics initiatives, guiding the development of models, algorithms, and dashboards, and translating complex insights into actionable recommendations.
Spearheading business intelligence efforts, you will implement and manage analytics tools, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide performance analysis reports to senior leadership.
Your leadership extends to mentoring data professionals, fostering innovation, and acting as a strategic advisor to influence decision-making processes.
Additionally, you will engage with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data and analytics.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in data management, 10+ years of proven experience, proficiency in programming languages, and excellent communication skills.
This is a hybrid work position on our Draper, UT campus, but fully remote could be considered for the right candidate.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: Self-Directed PTO policy Paid holidays 401k with employer match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Fully paid short term disability Long term disability Life Insurance Professional Development Education assistance WHAT YOU DO EVERYDAY: Data Strategy and Management: Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
Oversee data collection, integration, and validation processes to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Create institutional data definitions and ensure adherence to definitions through Q/A protocols.
Implement best practices in data governance, compliance, and security to safeguard sensitive information.
Advanced Analytics and Insights: Lead the company’s data team to develop analytical models, algorithms, and dashboards Translate complex data insights into understandable and actionable recommendations for key stakeholders.
Utilize statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within large datasets.
Business Intelligence: Implement and manage business intelligence tools and platforms to enable self-service analytics for various departments.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify reporting requirements and deliver intuitive dashboards and reports.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular performance analysis reports to senior leadership.
Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborate with executive leadership to align data and analytics initiatives with overall business strategies.
Mentor and guide data professionals (direct reports and cross-departmental), fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Act as a strategic advisor, influencing decision-making processes across departments by leveraging data insights.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide tailored solutions.
Communicate complex technical concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Build strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data and analytics.
Other duties as assigned Requirements: WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE: Technical and Professional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Achievement of technical and professional knowledge, skills, and abilities is high in position-related areas; demonstrates curiosity and keeps current with trends in areas of expertise.
Analytical Proficiency Leverages extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods to identify, organize, interpret and report data needed by organizational decision makers to achieve favorable organizational outcomes; establishes ongoing procedures to collect and monitor information.
Communication Skills Effectively listens, speaks, observes, and empathizes while showing appropriate assertiveness, confidence, and respect.
Communicates concepts, ideas, needs, and feelings with appropriate tone, clarity, volume and non-verbal cues for each situation.
Demonstrates understanding of differences communicating through face-to-face interactions, phone conversations, and written / digital communications.
Adjusts communication styles to suit different audiences, including students, peers, managers, executives, and vendors/partners.
Utilize more advanced communication skills, such as persuasive communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
Communicate effectively with own / other teams.
Demonstrates strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Work Standards Sets high standards of performance for self, assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks on time; work demonstrates a high degree of excellence and accuracy.
Teamwork and Engagement Participates as an active member of the team and works towards common goals; builds positive relationships in the workplace and participates in learning and social functions.
Organizational Alignment Models the behaviors expected of all employees including an adherence to the mission, vision, values, and core themes of the organization; high levels of mutual respect, emotional maturity, professionalism, communication, and a drive for results.
Management and Empowerment Effectively manages time and resources at a business level.
Conducts regular one on ones and team meetings including team building activities.
Identifies opportunities to empower others to improve existing conditions and processes; uses appropriate methods to drive accountability in the organization.
Build Strategic Working Relationships Develop collaborative relationships with other senior leaders throughout the organization to build internally and externally one's functional reputation in pursuit of improved business results.
Demonstrate advanced leadership skills in a manner that inspires, unites, and motivates others.
Performance Development Guides others in accomplishing work and professional objectives by providing regular coaching and feedback, tracking and evaluating performance, and supporting the development of individuals' skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future responsibilities effectively.
Emotional Intelligence Establish and sustain trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting one's own and others' emotions and behaviors in the context of the organization's political and cultural environment; leverage insights to effectively manage one's own responses and reactions.
Decision Making Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities by comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions and determine effective courses of action consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.
Strategy Execution Translate strategy into operational reality by aligning communication, accountability, resources, processes, and ongoing measurements to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results; be an agent of change.
Experience and Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field.
Proven experience (10 years preferred) in data and analytics roles, with a focus on strategy development, advanced analytics, and business intelligence.
Strong background in data management, data governance, and data architecture.
Proficiency in programming languages (such as Python, R, or SQL) and familiarity with data visualization tools (such as DOMO and PowerBI).
Experience with Salesforce CRM, DOMO, and Snowflake data warehouse a plus.
Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex data concepts to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior executives to drive data-driven decision-making processes.
Knowledge of industry best practices, emerging trends, and advancements in data science and analytics.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Location: Hybrid or Fully Remote for highly qualified candidate Employment Status: Full time Hours of Employment: Minimum 40 hrs.
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