Hybrid Executive Director – Analytics and Data Science

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About the role

  • Provide strategic leadership for analytics initiatives across Academic Affairs and Transformative Partnerships.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three data scientists and analysts.
  • Serve as primary liaison to Academic Affairs on student success, curriculum design, and faculty analytics.
  • Serve as primary liaison to Transformative Partnerships on market growth, enrollment trends, and partner performance.
  • Design and oversee predictive and prescriptive analytics models to inform institutional strategy.
  • Translate data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders.
  • Partner with institutional leaders to define KPIs and success metrics.
  • Ensure analytical outputs are methodologically sound, interpretable, and aligned with Excelsior’s equity and innovation goals.
  • Advance Excelsior’s AI and decision-intelligence strategy in collaboration with the Chief Analytics Officer.
  • Promote data literacy and evidence-based decision-making across the university.
  • Maintain high standards of data governance, privacy, and integrity.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in analytics or data science, including 3+ years in leadership.
  • Demonstrated success translating analytical insights into strategy for non-technical audiences.
  • Proven experience managing and mentoring analytical teams.
  • Strong technical knowledge of predictive modeling, data visualization, and experimental design.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Job title

Executive Director – Analytics and Data Science

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$110,000 - $120,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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