Hamline University
Data Solutions Architect/Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Hamline University, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.
Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
JOB SUMMARY
The Data Solutions Architect (DSA) / Director of Institutional Effectiveness oversees Hamline University’s institutional research, data analytics, reporting, and data governance functions. As a vital member of the Provost's team helping to rebuild our Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the DSA designs and manages data infrastructure, ensures regulatory compliance, automates data processes, and advises campus leadership and departments on data-informed decision-making.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Architecture & Engineering
Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models supporting analytics, reporting, and operations
Design and manage data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration across systems, databases, and BI tools
Select and implement data integration tools and workflows
Define platform architecture and facilitate integration with Workday
Data Governance & Quality
Establish and uphold data standards, naming conventions, and validation processes, fostering a data-informed culture across campus
Implement frameworks for data quality management, cleansing, and monitoring
Support strategies for master data management (MDM) and metadata management
Ensure robust access controls and compliance with regulatory requirements
Data Analytics & Reporting
Create and oversee data analytics strategies for measuring student success, institutional performance, and strategic goals
Analyze institutional data to generate actionable insights and recommendations
Develop and maintain dashboards on student enrollment and success and strategic outcomes; provide related training and support
Compile and publish institutional data for surveys, rankings, directories, accreditation agencies, and the university website
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders on data collection and interpretation
Compliance & Reporting
Coordinate accreditation and compliance reporting (eg, IPEDS, NC-SARA, MN Office of Higher Education, US Department of Education)
Monitor accreditation standards, ensuring data-related compliance
Collaborate on university-wide accreditation processes, providing support for self-studies and site visits
Automation & Optimization
Explore automation of routine data collection and reporting tasks using AI and advanced technologies to enhance efficiency
Ensure data solutions are scalable, cost-efficient, and optimized for performance
Learning Outcomes Assessment
Work with multiple departments and administrators to support learning outcomes assessments
Meet with programs and departments to provide consultation and advice regarding assessment approaches
Collaboration & Administration
Chair or participate in university committees (eg, Data at Hamline)
Respond effectively to internal data requests from leadership
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and student workers
Manage the Institutional Effectiveness office budget
Perform other duties as assigned
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to: Provost
BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the following budget: Institutional Effectiveness
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KEY COMPETENCIES
Experience in data architecture (eg, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, SQL, or similar)
Expertise in data analytics tools and statistical software (SPSS, R, Python) with experience in AI/machine learning for automation
Advanced proficiency in student information systems, reporting platforms (eg, Workday, Google Cloud Platform, Looker/Tableau/PowerBI), and database management
Strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and strong problem-solving skills
Exceptional ability to communicate complex data to diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse university community
Exemplary attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to balance competing priorities and simultaneous projects
MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPECTATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of professional experience in a data architecture role.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPECTATIONS
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related field (statistics, data science, education, etc) from an accredited college or university
Five plus years of accreditation compliance work within higher education
Five years of professional leadership or supervisory experience
Experience with Workday or a NoSQL environment
Experience working with student success and other metrics in a university setting
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Not applicable
WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT
Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time
Ability to travel to on and off locations
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a full-time, exempt (1.0 FTE) position, 12 months a year
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required
Compensation and Benefits:
Pay Range:
$110,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually
Full-Time Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
403(b)
403(b) matching
Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Tuition waiver
EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities
All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application
.
Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
JOB SUMMARY
The Data Solutions Architect (DSA) / Director of Institutional Effectiveness oversees Hamline University’s institutional research, data analytics, reporting, and data governance functions. As a vital member of the Provost's team helping to rebuild our Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the DSA designs and manages data infrastructure, ensures regulatory compliance, automates data processes, and advises campus leadership and departments on data-informed decision-making.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Architecture & Engineering
Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models supporting analytics, reporting, and operations
Design and manage data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration across systems, databases, and BI tools
Select and implement data integration tools and workflows
Define platform architecture and facilitate integration with Workday
Data Governance & Quality
Establish and uphold data standards, naming conventions, and validation processes, fostering a data-informed culture across campus
Implement frameworks for data quality management, cleansing, and monitoring
Support strategies for master data management (MDM) and metadata management
Ensure robust access controls and compliance with regulatory requirements
Data Analytics & Reporting
Create and oversee data analytics strategies for measuring student success, institutional performance, and strategic goals
Analyze institutional data to generate actionable insights and recommendations
Develop and maintain dashboards on student enrollment and success and strategic outcomes; provide related training and support
Compile and publish institutional data for surveys, rankings, directories, accreditation agencies, and the university website
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders on data collection and interpretation
Compliance & Reporting
Coordinate accreditation and compliance reporting (eg, IPEDS, NC-SARA, MN Office of Higher Education, US Department of Education)
Monitor accreditation standards, ensuring data-related compliance
Collaborate on university-wide accreditation processes, providing support for self-studies and site visits
Automation & Optimization
Explore automation of routine data collection and reporting tasks using AI and advanced technologies to enhance efficiency
Ensure data solutions are scalable, cost-efficient, and optimized for performance
Learning Outcomes Assessment
Work with multiple departments and administrators to support learning outcomes assessments
Meet with programs and departments to provide consultation and advice regarding assessment approaches
Collaboration & Administration
Chair or participate in university committees (eg, Data at Hamline)
Respond effectively to internal data requests from leadership
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and student workers
Manage the Institutional Effectiveness office budget
Perform other duties as assigned
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to: Provost
BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the following budget: Institutional Effectiveness
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KEY COMPETENCIES
Experience in data architecture (eg, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, SQL, or similar)
Expertise in data analytics tools and statistical software (SPSS, R, Python) with experience in AI/machine learning for automation
Advanced proficiency in student information systems, reporting platforms (eg, Workday, Google Cloud Platform, Looker/Tableau/PowerBI), and database management
Strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and strong problem-solving skills
Exceptional ability to communicate complex data to diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse university community
Exemplary attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to balance competing priorities and simultaneous projects
MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPECTATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of professional experience in a data architecture role.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPECTATIONS
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related field (statistics, data science, education, etc) from an accredited college or university
Five plus years of accreditation compliance work within higher education
Five years of professional leadership or supervisory experience
Experience with Workday or a NoSQL environment
Experience working with student success and other metrics in a university setting
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Not applicable
WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT
Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time
Ability to travel to on and off locations
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a full-time, exempt (1.0 FTE) position, 12 months a year
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required
Compensation and Benefits:
Pay Range:
$110,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually
Full-Time Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
403(b)
403(b) matching
Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Tuition waiver
EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities
All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application
.