Director of Data Analytics & Informatics

Company: Purdue University
Location: West Lafayette
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Director of Data Analytics & Informatics Job Summary:The Director of Data Analytics & Informatics will meet the advanced informational, resource modeling, competitive market analysis, annual peer benchmarking, and external reporting needs of the College of Engineering Dean's Office. In this role, you will work closely with the Dean and Cabinet members to identify engagement opportunities and gather and plan top priorities. Partnering and collaborating with the Director of Communications and the Office of the President's Executive Director of External Analytics, including external partners is essential in managing the College's reputational management and institutional research.Supervise the Data Analytics and Information team to meet myriad projects and tasks, manage deadlines, and mitigate scheduling conflicts while maintaining a high level of quality. Further develop team members professionally through mentoring, training, facilitating peer reviews, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Support and coordinate large Dean's Office projects and operational improvement initiatives.Who We Are: The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and over 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world's most influential universities. -For more information about our department, please visit:

• Bachelor's degree in informatics, computer science, or other data-related field -
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in an information, business computing, or business intelligence field; designing and building reports and dashboards for non-technical audiences; and making operational improvements across an organization
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered (For example an Associate's degree and 12 years of experience) Skills needed:
  • Program/project management and communication skills
  • Ability to think analytically
  • Ability to effectively communicate to and influence senior levels in the organization
  • Ability to lead large projects, on short time lines, with participation from all levels of the organization
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data Preferred Qualifications:
    • Three (3) or more years of management experience of technical staff
    • Experience with Purdue's enterprise reporting and dashboarding tools
    • Experience in higher education bridging the traditional analytics with market research
    • Knowledge of Purdue University's student and HR reporting systems
    • Working knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, IBM Cognos, Minitab, Python, or SPSS
    • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
    • A background check will be required for employment in this position
    • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
    • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Immediately
    • Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
    • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

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