Executive Director leading analytics initiatives to advance student success and institutional performance at Excelsior University. Overseeing a team of data scientists and translating data into actionable strategy.
Responsibilities
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.
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