Director, IT Data and Analytics

100 The University of Akron; United States; Sur place; USD 95 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Akron is seeking a senior leader in Data & Analytics to guide strategy, governance, and delivery of analytics initiatives across campuses in Ohio. The role oversees data architecture, governance, and BI ecosystem while collaborating with departments to translate data into actionable insights.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s degree, 8+ years in data analytics, and 5+ years in lead analytics roles, with higher education experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant Masters Degree.
• Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in Data and Analytics field.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience managing analytics in a lead role.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Manage and design Data & Analytics solutions from inception to delivery.
• Oversee data architecture, data warehouses, ETL, and analytics tooling.
• Establish data governance policies and ensure data security and integrity.
• Create project plans, assign tasks, and report progress to leadership.
• Supervise analysts and manage staff training and development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Data analytics

Dashboards

Data modeling

Leadership

Project management

Formation

Masters degree

Outils

ETL

Data warehouses

Data lakes

BI tools

Description du poste

Essential Functions

40% Manage and design elements of the Data and Analytics functions, including inception, technical design, development, testing and delivery of related solutions. Consult functional departments to provide the correct solutions for their needs. Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of large datasets, developing dashboards and reports for UA departments and colleges. Partner with institutional reporting efforts to support university-wide reporting when needed. Collaborate with departments and colleges to identify opportunities for understanding, modeling, and leveraging data. Work with UA partners to ensure reporting and analytics initiatives are prioritized and support cross-functional decision-making and continuous improvement as the data strategy matures. 20% Oversee the development and maintenance of data architecture and infrastructure, including data warehouses, data lakes, ETL processes, etc. Evaluate analytics platforms and tools to optimize processing, storage, and reporting. Support and leverage current tools and technology investments when possible. Develop policies to ensure secure, efficient and appropriate use of systems and technologies. 15% Establish and champion data governance policies and standards to maintain data integrity and quality. Oversee data security, manage university data assets, and ensure adherence to ethical and legal standards. Collaborate with UA Data Owners and Data Stewards to understand departmental data and reporting needs. Integrate disparate data from various sources into data models to add significant value to BI capabilities. Work with University stakeholders to ensure relevant data is available. 10% Create project plans and assign tasks to the project team. Review project progress and prepare technical reports, business requirements, file layouts and documentation regarding project status to supervisors and project committees. 10% Supervise and evaluate work of assigned analysts and prepare performance evaluations. Oversee personnel training and development. 5% Other duties as assigned or required.

Additional Position Information

Education: Requires a relevant Masters Degree.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: None Experience: Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in Data and Analytics field. Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience managing analytics in a lead role. Higher education experience preferred.

Leadership: Direct supervision and evaluation of work as a first-line supervisor over non-exempt staff including hiring, terminating, disciplining; or functional guidance and/or project leadership over exempt staff engaged in activities of a recurring basis.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline:

October 11, 2026.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)

United States of America (Exempt)

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page.

The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.