Director- Data Analytics

EDUCAUSE; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EDUCAUSE seeks a Director of Data Analytics to lead our analytics strategy and teams, translating data into actionable business insights. You will oversee governance, tools, and methodologies to enable data-driven decisions and measurable value across the organization.

You will mentor analysts and data scientists, collaborate with IT and governance, and drive the continuous improvement of analytics capabilities while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience analyzing datasets and creating effective data visuals for leadership.
• Ability to translate data into executive-level summaries and plans.
• Proven collaboration with IT, governance, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data analytics strategies and roadmaps for actionable insights.
• Lead analytics teams in designing data models, dashboards, and tools.
• Define governance policies and reporting requirements for data accuracy and access.
• Oversee tool selection, integration, and predictive analytics capabilities.
• Manage projects, data integration, and visualization implementations.
• Monitor metrics, data quality, and user adoption for continuous improvement.
• Ensure data security and regulatory compliance within analytics operations.
• Stay informed on analytics trends and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align analytics with goals and KPIs.

Skills

Data analytics leadership

Data visualization

Executive reporting

R/Python

Education

Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent

Tools

BI tools

Predictive modeling technologies

Data governance tools

Job description

The Director of Data Analytics is responsible for leading the institution's data analytics strategy and overseeing programs that transform data into actionable insights. This role manages analytics teams, implements advanced tools and technologies, and develops methodologies to support data-driven decision-making. By leveraging data to inform business intelligence and improve operational efficiency, the Director ensures that analytics initiatives align with organizational goals and deliver measurable value. Additionally, the role includes setting individual and team goals, designing an effective organizational structure to achieve those objectives, evaluating employee and group performance, providing constructive feedback, and making informed compensation decisions. This responsibility ensures that personnel performance aligns with institutional priorities while fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data analytics strategies, roadmaps, and initiatives to enable data-driven decision-making, predictive analytics, and business insights within the organization.
• Lead a team of data analysts, data scientists, and BI developers in designing, implementing, and managing data analytics solutions, data models, and analytical tools.
• Define data analytics standards, data governance policies, and reporting requirements to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for business users across the organization.
• Oversee the selection, integration, and management of data analytics tools, data visualization platforms, and predictive modeling technologies to support reporting, data analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Manage data analytics projects, data integration efforts, and data visualization implementations to deliver data analytics solutions that meet user needs, drive operational efficiencies, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor data analytics performance metrics, data quality indicators, and user adoption trends to track data analytics effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous enhancement of data analytics capabilities.
• Implement data governance practices, data security measures, and compliance controls to protect sensitive data, ensure data privacy, and comply with regulatory requirements in data analytics operations.
• Stay informed about data analytics trends, analytics methodologies, and emerging technologies through continuous learning, industry research, and professional development to enhance data analytics expertise, drive innovation, and deliver valuable data insights that empower decision-makers within the organization.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, department heads, and IT teams to identify data analytics requirements, prioritize data analytics projects, and align data analytics initiatives with business goals and KPIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.

• Experience analyzing datasets, creating effective data visualizations, and preparing concise reports and executive summaries for leaders in a research organization, including the senior research officer (e.g., Executive Vice President for Research).
• Experience assessing and synthesizing large and complex data sets from multiple sources.
• Experience partnering with data stewards, system owners, IT, and governance bodies to align data definitions, integrations, quality standards, and governance across complex administrative systems.
• Experience translating research data and business operations data into actionable insights to inform executive level strategy, planning, budgeting, and operational oversight.
• Experience using advanced analytics and business intelligence tools to develop dashboards, analytical models, and decision support tools for operational leaders.
• Experience working with R/ Python.v