Chief Data & Analytics Strategy Leader

Socket.dev; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern University in Texas invites applications for its first Chief Data Analytics Officer. The CDAO will lead institution-wide data strategy, governance, analytics, and reporting to support data-driven decisions shaping student success, academic outcomes, and financial health.

Reporting to the President, the CDAO will partner across academic affairs, enrollment, finance, IT, and advancement to build scalable data processes, disseminate information timely, and drive strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (PhD preferred) in a quantitative field and 8+ years in analytics.
• Experience with large datasets, statistical modelling and reporting.
• Ability to translate data into executive insights and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead institution-wide data strategy, governance, and analytics.
• Oversee reporting, predictive analytics, and performance measurement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across divisions to advance priorities.
• Ensure data accuracy, security, and responsible use.

Skills

Data analytics leadership

Statistical modelling

Communication skills

Data governance

Higher education knowledge

Education

Master's degree (PhD preferred) in statistics, data science, economics, social science research, or related field

Job description

Southwestern University in Texas invites applications for its first Chief Data Analytics Officer. The CDAO will lead institution-wide data strategy, governance, analytics, and reporting to support data-driven decisions shaping student success, academic outcomes, and financial health.

Reporting to the President, the CDAO will partner across academic affairs, enrollment, finance, IT, and advancement to build scalable data processes, disseminate information timely, and drive strategic priorities.