<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The Director of Decision Support Systems and Data Analytics is responsible for leading the data analytics strategy, overseeing a team of analysts, developing data infrastructure, and extracting actionable insights from organizational data to inform critical business decisions. The Director also ensures that data quality and governance practices are implemented across the IT landscape to drive operational efficiency and strategic planning. In addition, this candidate will also help lead a migration from Ellucian Banner to Workday. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><p>·       Lead and manage the business intelligence and data analytics team to deliver high-quality insights and reports.</p><p>·       Develop and implement data-driven strategies to support the growth of educational programs and research initiatives and improve operational efficiency.</p><p>·       Design and implement robust data warehousing and data lake architectures to store and manage large datasets.</p><p>·       Ensure seamless data integration across various systems and data sources.</p><p>·       Evaluate and implement new data analytics tools and technologies to enhance capabilities.</p><p>·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including faculty, administrative staff, and research departments, to identify and translate institutional needs into data solutions.</p><p>·       Utilize advanced analytics techniques to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that inform strategic decision-making.</p><p>·       Ensure data integrity and accuracy through effective data management practices tailored to the client&#39;s environment.</p><p>·       Drive innovation and continuous improvement in data analytics methodologies and tools to support the client’s mission.</p><p>·       Communicate complex data findings clearly and promptly to stakeholders at all levels.</p><ul><li>Help lead migration from Ellucian Banner to Workday</li></ul>

<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications: </strong></p><p>·       Education<strong>:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field </p><p>Experience<strong>:</strong> </p><p>o  7–10 years in data analytics, business intelligence, or data engineering </p><p>o  3–5 years leading analytics or BI teams </p><p>Technical<strong>:</strong></p><p>o  Proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and SQL </p><p>o  Experience with data warehousing/data lakes and data integration </p><p>o  Working knowledge of data governance and data quality practices</p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><p>·       Master’s degree in data science, Analytics, Health Informatics, or MBA </p><p>·       Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) </p><p>·       Knowledge of advanced analytics (predictive modeling, Python/R) </p><p>·       Experience in healthcare, academic medicine, or higher education </p><p>·       Familiarity with regulatory requirements (HIPAA, FERPA) </p><p>·       Experience developing enterprise data strategy </p><ul><li>Hands-on experience leading Banner to Workday migrations</li></ul><p><br></p>

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