Associate Director, Data Reporting, Career Initiatives

William & Mary; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary seeks an Associate Director for Data Reporting in the Office of Career Development. This role involves data analysis, collaboration with campus partners, and fostering an inclusive environment. The successful candidate will manage data visualizations and contribute to the strategic goals of the university.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement benefits

Educational assistance

Access to fitness facilities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
• 2+ years experience with data management and statistical software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for data collection, analysis, and visualization.
• Collaborate with various departments to refine metrics and assess goals.
• Act as subject matter expert on technology platforms.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Position Number:

01351W

Position Title:

Associate Director, Data Reporting, Career Initiatives

Employment Category:

Full Time Operational

Location:

William & Mary

Department:

240000 Career Development

Unit Mission Statement:

Through our efforts to build a robust and inclusive culture of engagement and philanthropy, University Advancement strengthens connections between William & Mary and our vibrant community to ensure that the university and its people thrive for all time coming. By fostering lifelong relationships and creating meaningful opportunities, the team enriches the quality of the William & Mary experience and propels the university forward to address the most pressing needs of our time.

The Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement empowers students and alumni to explore professional possibilities and navigate lifelong career development.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director of Data & Systems Management is a key member of the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Career Development & Professional Engagement, with dotted lines to the Chief Career Officer and the Executive Director of Information Services, the Associate Director of Data & Systems Management is responsible for data, data analysis and data visualization for the department. The Associate Director gathers and interprets data and creates interactive reports that aid the Chief Career Officer and campus partners in developing strategies and tactics that will improve processes and optimize results that inform and align with the strategic plan.

Key areas of data collection and analysis include career pathways, employer engagement in recruiting and hiring, and student engagement in events and services. Communication and collaboration across campus is also part of the Associate Director’s role. The Associate Director collaborates with department staff and campus partners to refine key metrics and assess progress towards our goals and to develop and refine data collection tools. They will share findings with Career Development & Professional Engagement staff, University leaders, and other key stakeholders. The Associate Director will be the subject matter expert on all technology platforms (e.g. Symplicity, Blackbaud, Banner, Qlik, Cascade, PowerBI) for the team.

The successful Associate Director will be a proactive and collaborative member of this dynamic team and a champion for diversity and inclusion as William & Mary builds on its success through our strategic plan, Vision 2026. One of the university’s core values is belonging and the Associate Director will help foster a community that embraces diverse people and perspectives. This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in person in the office on campus.

Please review and download the full position description for this job on the Career Development & Professional Engagement team under the “Featured Job Opportunities” on the University Advancement recruitment website:https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php

Conditions of Employment:

• This position is subject to additional hours beyond the typical work day, to include evenings and weekends.
• Flexibility and ability to travel as needed.

Essential Designation:

No

FLSA:

Exempt

Position Restricted?:

No, this is a continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

Position Term:

12 month - Continuing

Position Months:

Faculty or Staff: 12 month

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, including, but not limited to, collaboration, staffing and programming.
• Experience with spreadsheet, query, statistical modeling, data management and visualization software – e.g., Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Visual Basic and Visual Studio, Structured Query Language (SQL), Power BI, etc. (typically, 2+ years).
• Experience using software for data analysis (i.e., Excel, SAS, SPSS, Tableau, Qualtrics) (typically, 2+ years).
• Experience in data collection, analysis and assessment including producing quality data visualizations in a variety of formats, with the ability to customize presentations for a range of audiences.
• Experience with survey projects (survey goal definition, design, construction, executing and conducting translation-related validity tests on survey instrument.)
• Strong organization skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues and constituents with varying systems experience and understanding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as business management, engineering, computer science, computer information systems, etc., or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Significant experience reporting and maintaining data integrity using Symplicity or other relational database tools.
• Experience in career services, data collection and analysis, career services technology & strategic prioritization.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, methodologies, and resource management principles.
• Knowledge of AI, gamification and other asynchronous tools.

Is the position remote work eligible?:

Not eligible

Remote Work Disclaimer:

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

Advertised Pay Range:

Up to $59,800, commensurate with experience

Advertised Pay Range Statement:

All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

University Salary Range:

U10

Benefits Summary Statement:

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

Job Open Date:

02/27/2025

Review Begin Date:

03/21/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Background Check Statement:

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement:

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.