Associate Director, Career Technology, Digital Strategy & Data Analytics

Bucknell University; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical, prescription drug, vision, &d

Tuition remission for employees

Job summary

Bucknell University seeks an Associate Director, Career Technology, Digital Strategy & Data Analytics to oversee the Center for Career Advancement's tech and data ecosystem on campus. You will drive Handshake, uConnect, Hiration integration, and emerging AI tools to deliver a personalized, user-centered experience.

This role leads real-time data collection, builds dashboards, and partners across campus to measure student engagement, experiential learning, and career outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, information systems, public administration or a related field.
• At least 4 years of work experience in data management, analytics or governance.
• Experience with BI and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of the career technology portfolio, ensuring integration and data integrity.
• Lead collection, analysis, and reporting of real-time engagement and placement data.
• Develop dashboards to identify trends and inform strategy.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to integrate technology and data-driven insights.
• Advance use of AI and emerging technologies to transform career services.

Skills

Data analytics

Data governance

Dashboard design

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Position Title

Associate Director, Career Technology, Digital Strategy & Data Analytics Position Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Categories: Staff Exempt

Job Summary

This role provides strategic oversight for the Center for Career Advancement's technology and data ecosystem, driving the integration, accessibility, and optimization of platforms like Handshake, uConnect, Hiration, and emerging AI tools to deliver a personalized, user-centered experience. By leading real-time data collection and developing actionable dashboards, the position tracks student engagement, experiential learning, and post-graduation outcomes to address equity gaps, measure program impact, and guide continuous improvement. Crucially, it relies on deep cross-campus collaboration–partnering with academic colleges, Institutional Research, the Dominguez Center for Data Science, Communications, Advancement, Athletics, and Academic Affairs – to integrate technology, align strategy, and leverage data-driven insights that elevate career readiness and overall student success.

Job Duties

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Freeman Family Associate Vice President and Director of the Center for Career Advancement (CCA)

Work Setting: On campus, student facing role

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year May work some nights and weekends to promote events and programs for the Center for Career Advancement (CCA)

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic oversight of career portfolio of technologies, including Handshake, uConnect, Hiration, and emerging tools, ensuring seamless integration, data integrity, accessibility, and a user-centered experience.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of real-time career engagement and placement success data to inform strategy, assess impact, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop dashboards and actionable insights to identify engagement trends, address equity gaps, and enhance student success.
• Partner with University Communications, Institutional Research, the Dominguez Center for Data Science, University Advancement, the Freeman College of Management, College of Engineering, and College of Arts & Sciences, Athletics, Academic Affairs, and other campus stakeholders to integrate technology, leverage data, and develop innovative solutions that enhance student career outcomes, improve engagement, and support data-informed decision-making across the Center for Career Advancement.
• Advance the Center's use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to transform career services, enhance personalized student support, improve career readiness, and leverage data to assess engagement, experiential learning, and internship and post graduation career outcomes.
• Lead the ongoing development and optimization of uConnect and other career technology platforms, partnering with the CCA Communications and Marketing team to integrate career outcomes data, enhance the digital user experience, and increase student engagement with career resources and opportunities.
• The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring

• Required: Bachelor's degree in data science, information systems, public administration or related field Four (4) years of work experience in data management, analytics, governance and or a related field
• Preferred, but not required: Masters degree in a related field Experience in higher education or a similarly complex, decentralized organization Prior experience with Tableau, PowerBi, or other business intelligence and data visualization software

Knowledge Areas and Skills

Ability to understand data and analyze reports Demonstrated expertise in creating and executing data strategies that align with organizational goals Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics, and reporting, with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret and communicate student engagement and career outcomes data through meaningful dashboards, reports, and data-informed insights Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences

Physical Requirements

Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands

Job Exempt

Yes

Salary Range

65,680.00-82,100.00 The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions) Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!) Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods. A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

Inclusive Excellence

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information. E-Verify Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail].

About Bucknell

Founded in 1846 and located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in historic Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University is an undergraduate-focused institution that stands uniquely at the intersection of top-ranked liberal arts, engineering and management programs. Our students choose from more than 60 majors and 70 minors in the arts, engineering, humanities, management, and natural and social sciences, as well as extensive global study, service-learning and research opportunities. Bucknell's 3,700 undergraduate and 30 graduate students enjoy a low 9:1 student-faculty ratio and exceptional opportunities to collaborate with faculty mentors on scholarly and artistic projects. Bucknell's beautiful 450-acre campus includes first-rate facilities and is home to more than 90 percent of its undergraduate students. Student life is vibrant with about 200 student-run organizations, 27 NCAA Division I athletics teams, a robust arts culture, and a commitment among many of the students to community and global service work. Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply. The Community Lewisburg (pop. 5,700) is located in central Pennsylvania and features beautiful Victorian homes, the restored art deco Campus Theatre (owned by the University), a variety of restaurants, shops and boutiques, and the Barnes & Noble at Bucknell University Bookstore. It is the seat of Union County, which has about 44,000 residents. The city of Williamsport is about a 30-minute drive from campus, and Penn State University's main campus is about an hour away, as is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's state capital. Bucknell is within a three-hour drive of New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The cost of living is low compared to that of major U.S. cities and suburbs. Bucknell's surroundings yield fresh produce, cultural activities and events, and outstanding opportunities for outdoor activity on the Susquehanna River and in the nearby state parks and forests. The Lewisburg Area School District receives excellent reviews for its schools at all grade levels. Lewisburg Area High School consistently ranks among the top 50 high schools in Pennsylvania for SAT scores and statewide exams.