Senior BI & Analytics Director — AI & Finance

Furman-University; Travelers Rest (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman University seeks an experienced Associate Director of Business Intelligence to lead analytical initiatives across Finance & Administration, the Investment Office, and IT. This senior role turns complex institutional data into actionable insights that support financial sustainability and operational excellence.

The Associate Director will champion advanced analytics and AI integration, ensuring data-driven decision-making is central to Furman's strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in BI, data analytics, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong SQL and Python; experience with data visualization and predictive modeling.
• Ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Build BI capabilities and deliver insights with visualization and predictive modeling.
• Lead end-to-end analyses from data sourcing to interpretation and prediction.
• Stay current with analytic platforms, databases, and AI tools for higher education.
• Set quality standards for reliable, repeatable analytic outputs.
• Provide deep-dive analyses on spending, endowment performance, and revenue dynamics.
• Coordinate between IT, Finance, and Investment Office to ensure data quality and security.

Skills

SQL

Python

DataViz

Communication

Leadership

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s in Data Science/Finance/Economics/Statistics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM Analytics

Job description

Furman University seeks an experienced Associate Director of Business Intelligence to lead analytical initiatives across Finance & Administration, the Investment Office, and IT. This senior role turns complex institutional data into actionable insights that support financial sustainability and operational excellence.

The Associate Director will champion advanced analytics and AI integration, ensuring data-driven decision-making is central to Furman's strategy.