<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'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>
We are looking for an experienced Director of IT Application Services to lead and oversee the development, implementation, and management of enterprise systems within our organization. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, this role requires a deep understanding of IT strategies and applications architecture to drive business growth and efficiency. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with stakeholders to align technology solutions with organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Define and execute the strategy, architecture, and deployment of enterprise systems to support organizational expansion.<br>• Lead the design, development, and implementation of application roadmaps in collaboration with business stakeholders.<br>• Manage the overall applications architecture and ensure alignment with business requirements.<br>• Partner with stakeholders to identify process improvements and implement technology solutions that enhance efficiency.<br>• Oversee product management for applications and ensure technical delivery aligns with strategic goals.<br>• Maintain regular communication with leadership teams to ensure alignment on IT priorities and initiatives.<br>• Provide guidance and leadership to medium and large teams involved in application development and deployment.<br>• Ensure optimization and functionality of relational database systems and IT support methodologies.<br>• Monitor and evaluate the performance of enterprise applications to ensure they meet organizational needs.<br>• Drive the adoption of Agile methodologies to improve delivery and project outcomes.