Strategic Analytics Leader for Exec Dashboards (Hybrid)

Rice University; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University in Houston seeks a senior data steward to lead institutional data for major ranking surveys and publications. You will harmonize decentralized datasets and build interactive dashboards for Dean’s Office leadership.

The role requires strong Excel, Tableau/Power BI proficiency, and the ability to turn complex data into executive briefs, while collaborating with faculty and administration to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field or related experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in data analytics, BI, institutional research, or data strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end collection, validation, audit, submission, and analysis for annual business school rankings and surveys.
• Translate complex datasets into clear dashboards, briefs, and recurring reports for leadership.
• Establish standard data definitions and reusable templates to ensure data consistency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual reporting using Excel, Power Query, or dashboards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Dashboards

SQL

Data governance

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, CS, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel (Power Query)

Job description

Rice University in Houston seeks a senior data steward to lead institutional data for major ranking surveys and publications. You will harmonize decentralized datasets and build interactive dashboards for Dean’s Office leadership.

The role requires strong Excel, Tableau/Power BI proficiency, and the ability to turn complex data into executive briefs, while collaborating with faculty and administration to meet deadlines.