Director of Data Management and Strategic Analytics
Position Title Director of Data Management and Strategic Analytics
Category
Category Administrative
Position Number
Posting Number
Posting Number S
Location
Location Hybrid - Chicago
Open Date
Open Date 08/29/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Job Type
Job Type Full-Time
Working Hours
Position Summary
The Director of Data Management and Strategic Analytics at Roosevelt University is a key position responsible for managing the institution’s data warehousing and strategic analytics infrastructure. This role blends the technical oversight of enterprise systems, including data integrations and architecture, with the strategic management of analytics to support institutional decision-making. The successful candidate will lead the implementation and optimization of Edify, EAB’s data management and analytics platform, leveraging it to centralize data, manage integrations, and produce actionable insights for a wide range of stakeholders.
The role requires a combination of technical acumen, data strategy expertise, and leadership skills to advance the institution’s data-informed culture. This position will be hybrid with the potential of being remote if the individual can visit the campus twice a year for in-person meetings and training. The Director of Data Management and Strategic Analytics will report to the AVP of Enterprise Applications
The salary range for this position is $110K to $115K.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role.
- Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
Years of Experience Required 5
Required Education
Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Certification/Licensure Required
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience with data integration, data warehousing, and analytics tools (e.g., Edify, Power BI, Tableau).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data management, enterprise systems administration, or data analytics in higher education.
- Proficiency with SQL , ETL processes, and data pipeline automation.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge of higher education data systems, including SIS , ERP , LMS , and CRM integrations
- Master’s degree or certification in Data Management or Analytics.
- Experience implementing and managing Edify in a higher education context.
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.
- Experience in strategic planning and data strategy development.
Working Conditions
Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure). Regular use of desktop computer is required, calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and repetition. Moderate level of stress. Occasional travel within the local or regional setting may be required.
Priority Application Instructions
Departmental Contact Information
Essential Job Functions
Duty and Responsibility
Data Warehousing and Architecture:
- Lead the management and continuous improvement of the institution’s data warehouse, ensuring alignment with strategic data initiatives.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of Edify, integrating with various SIS , ERP , LMS , and CRM systems (e.g., Banner, Blackboard, Slate, Degreeworks, and other identified systems)
- Develop and enforce data governance policies and best practices to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility.
- Architect and optimize data pipelines and workflows for efficient data integration and transformation.
- Manage data migrations and ETL processes to support institutional reporting and analytics.
- Ensure that data architecture supports compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., FERPA ).
Percentage Of Time 25
Duty and Responsibility
Strategic Analytics and Reporting:
- Develop and lead a strategy for delivering analytics solutions that inform strategic planning, student success initiatives, and operational improvements.
- Utilize Edify to centralize reporting and analytics, enabling consistent, accurate insights across departments.
- Lead the development of data models, dashboards, and reports to support institutional decision-making.
- Partner with academic and administrative units to identify key metrics and performance indicators. Oversee the creation and maintenance of data dictionaries and metadata management.
- Facilitate training and capacity-building for institutional stakeholders to maximize the use of analytics tools.
Percentage Of Time 25
Duty and Responsibility
Leadership and Collaboration:
- Collaborate with Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and other key stakeholders to understand data needs and develop solutions.
- Communicate complex data concepts to non-technical audiences through presentations and workshops.
- Serve as a liaison between IT and institutional leadership to align data initiatives with strategic priorities.
- Lead the strategic planning for data management, analytics, and enterprise system enhancements.
Percentage Of Time 20
Duty and Responsibility
System and Data Integration:
- Ensure seamless integration between Edify and institutional systems to enable comprehensive data analysis and reporting.
- Manage API connections, data pipelines, and system interoperability to streamline data flow.
- Troubleshoot integration issues and coordinate with vendors and support teams to resolve problems efficiently.
Percentage Of Time 25
Duty and Responsibility
Other Duties As Assigned.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 5
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have an earned Bachelor degree?
- yes
- no
- Do you have a minimum 5 years of experience in data management, enterprise systems administration, or data analytics in higher education?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have an earned Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field?
- Yes
- No