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Job Summary The University Analytics & Institutional Reporting (UAIR) office houses a transformational group of data professionals that turn complex university data into meaningful, highly valued information that is trusted by university leadership to drive strategic decisions, and generate official figures reported to regulatory, external and public agencies.
The UAIR team operates with an iterative mindset of continuous improvement, learning and adapting strategies as we go. We believe the strengths and knowledge each person brings to the team bolster our collective work and aim for a collaborative environment where we thrive together while tapping into our strongest individual contributions. If you’re the type of person who loves data and wants to know your work has meaning, you may find your career home in our office.
UAIR is seeking a director to lead our Administrative Reporting team. In this role, you’ll direct a team that provides information and sound research about the institution’s finances, academic research, faculty, and staff with the goal of enhancing decision‑making, problem‑solving, strategic planning, policy review, and institutional assessment. You’ll execute a forward‑thinking, collaborative approach to delivering actionable insights that shape the University’s strategic direction. You’ll empower stakeholders at all levels with timely, reliable, and incisive information to inform consequential decisions impacting finance, research benchmarks, and institutional effectiveness.
Like many areas at the University of Utah,
our office is a hybrid work environment. More details can be discussed in an interview. Our office is not currently able to support individuals seeking sponsorship for visa—living in and working from the United States is a requirement.
Responsibilities Data Insights Analytics
Provide thought leadership and contributions to the development and management of performance indicators in key university data domains (finance, academic research, employee).
Direct the production of dashboards and reports that demonstrate best practices in data visualization and clearly depict insights. Work to expand the arsenal of widely available data.
Identify opportunities for institutional improvement by leveraging data to provide recommendations that support the university’s goals.
Contribute to the development of data‑informed institutional policies and initiatives.
Data Insights Collaboration
Collaborate with data stewards to establish and maintain consistency in data reporting and analytics.
Partner with end‑users around campus to understand reporting needs, serve as a point of contact, and maintain positive working relationships.
Promote the availability of data assets to stakeholders around campus, support their adoption through communication and training.
Proactively seek feedback from campus stakeholders on data assets, identify gaps in the availability of data assets, and work to continually meet the evolving data needs of campus.
Collaborate with UAIR leadership and campus leadership to align analytics initiatives with business goals and strategic priorities.
Leadership and Operations
Manage teams of analysts, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and promoting and supporting the professional development of each individual.
Manage staff operations including hiring and onboarding new team members, providing ongoing supervision, addressing personnel issues and actions, conducting performance reviews.
Collaborate with UAIR Data Management Team to develop comprehensive specifications for new or optimized data sources that empower robust reporting and analytics.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Support the continuous improvement of data reporting capabilities and the advancement of automated reporting on campus.
Leverage advanced analytical techniques and support data integration to streamline and automate critical workflows. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation in business processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (plus 12 years of experience), or a master’s plus 10 years of directly related work experience.
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience.
2 years related work experience at a managerial level and directly supervising employees.
Proficiency in presenting data, articulating insights, and writing reports.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Preferences
Experience working in a higher education setting and a working knowledge of higher education regulations and policies.
Experience in advanced data analysis, predictive modeling, and leveraging data to drive strategic decision‑making.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: finance, academic research data, faculty data, employee data.
Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into actionable insights.
Experience managing multiple large‑scale projects and initiatives with evolving priorities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, often while handling confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
Knowledge of data governance, privacy laws, and quality assurance.
Advanced skills in Tableau and SQL (or other programming languages such as Python, R, etc.).
Job Levels
Supervisor, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Senior Supervisor, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Manager, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Senior Manager, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Associate Director, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Director, Data / Reporting Analytics Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
Benefits The University offers a strong benefits package, including a personal (401a) retirement account with employer contribution of 14.2%, highly competitive health insurance, generous paid leave time, free public transportation pass (UTA), 50% tuition reduction for eligible employee and family members, and more.
EEO Statement Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
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- English
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